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... ness in his countenance , he seemed to have passed the ordinary limits of human nature . Never was there any word on his lips but Christ , " 1 " Summus sacerdos : " that is , " remarks Hornius , " bishop . They were also in those ages ...
... ness in his countenance , he seemed to have passed the ordinary limits of human nature . Never was there any word on his lips but Christ , " 1 " Summus sacerdos : " that is , " remarks Hornius , " bishop . They were also in those ages ...
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... ness of the present world , a terror of judgment , was longer than he ought to have been in having a fear of punishment , and , as a consequence , in- recourse to the aid of prayer . For , desiring to deed as the source from which the ...
... ness of the present world , a terror of judgment , was longer than he ought to have been in having a fear of punishment , and , as a consequence , in- recourse to the aid of prayer . For , desiring to deed as the source from which the ...
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... ness which borders upon Memphis . He was every one the shame it felt , through regret for said already to have dwelt in these solitudes for what had been done , not daring to draw very twelve years ; but although he shunned inter- near ...
... ness which borders upon Memphis . He was every one the shame it felt , through regret for said already to have dwelt in these solitudes for what had been done , not daring to draw very twelve years ; but although he shunned inter- near ...
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... ness , leans over your neck . ' The devil gave way , and left his familiar seat ; and it is well known that , ever after that day , Avitianus was milder , whether because he now understood that he had always been doing the will of the ...
... ness , leans over your neck . ' The devil gave way , and left his familiar seat ; and it is well known that , ever after that day , Avitianus was milder , whether because he now understood that he had always been doing the will of the ...
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... ness , as worthy of being imitated . " After him , pleted it ; the merciful have consummated it : Isaiah , who was worthy of the Spirit of God , there have been a large number of martyrs , and will not be silent ; but will say : " I ...
... ness , as worthy of being imitated . " After him , pleted it ; the merciful have consummated it : Isaiah , who was worthy of the Spirit of God , there have been a large number of martyrs , and will not be silent ; but will say : " I ...
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Page 379 - For thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God: I will sit also upon the mount of the congregation, in the sides of the north: I will ascend above the heights of the clouds: I will be like the most High.
Page 301 - For the Lord shall comfort Zion; he will comfort all her waste places; and he will make her wilderness like Eden, and her desert like the garden of the Lord; joy and gladness shall be found therein, thanksgiving, and the voice of melody.
Page 342 - And the devil said unto him, All this power will I give thee, and the glory of them: for that is delivered unto me; and to whomsoever I will I give it. If thou therefore wilt worship me, all shall be thine.
Page 302 - The sun shall be no more thy light by day, neither for brightness shall the moon give light unto thee; but the Lord shall be unto thee an everlasting light, and thy God thy glory. Thy sun shall no more go down, neither shall thy moon withdraw itself: for the Lord shall be thine everlasting light, and the days of thy mourning shall be ended.
Page 325 - But woe unto you that are rich! for ye have received your consolation. Woe unto you that are full ! for ye shall hunger. Woe unto you that laugh now! for ye shall mourn and weep.
Page 300 - Godliness is profitable for all things; having the promise of the life that now is, as well as of that which is to come.
Page 137 - For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly ; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple.
Page 456 - Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire. Therefore if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath aught against thee ; Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way ; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift.
Page 523 - For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ ; which is far better: nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you.