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... look merely at the gold which the morning sun pours on the grass , and showers at his feet ; but he should sometimes also look behind him into the deep valley where the sha- dows still rest , that he may more sensibly feel that sun is ...
... look merely at the gold which the morning sun pours on the grass , and showers at his feet ; but he should sometimes also look behind him into the deep valley where the sha- dows still rest , that he may more sensibly feel that sun is ...
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... look for greatness in all the works of God . We gaze upon the exterior universe , and exclaim with the Psalmist , " Marvellous are thy works , Lord God Almighty ; in wisdom hast thou made them all ! " We expect a supernatural revelation ...
... look for greatness in all the works of God . We gaze upon the exterior universe , and exclaim with the Psalmist , " Marvellous are thy works , Lord God Almighty ; in wisdom hast thou made them all ! " We expect a supernatural revelation ...
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... look into the Mosaic history , that conviction must be con- firmed . There we learn that the laws given to our first parents were given through the medium of lan- guage . They obviously conversed with God and with one another . Nor have ...
... look into the Mosaic history , that conviction must be con- firmed . There we learn that the laws given to our first parents were given through the medium of lan- guage . They obviously conversed with God and with one another . Nor have ...
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... look upon it as no unmean- ing compliment to the Bible , that the best artists have awarded to it this distinguished honour ; and one reason why they have done so , obviously is , that profane history furnishes no such themes . Nor do I ...
... look upon it as no unmean- ing compliment to the Bible , that the best artists have awarded to it this distinguished honour ; and one reason why they have done so , obviously is , that profane history furnishes no such themes . Nor do I ...
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... Look on every one that is proud and bring him low , and tread down the wicked in their place . Hide them in the dust together , bind their faces in secret . Then will I also confess unto thee , that thine own right hand can save thee ...
... Look on every one that is proud and bring him low , and tread down the wicked in their place . Hide them in the dust together , bind their faces in secret . Then will I also confess unto thee , that thine own right hand can save thee ...
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