 O that they were wise, that they understood this, that they would consider their latter end!  Sermons - Page xby Thomas Laurie (minister of Newburn.) - 1811Full view - About this book
 | William Hurn - 1823 - 142 pages
...come upon them. Behold therefore, I have smitten my hand at thy dishonest gain which thou hast made. O that they were wise, that they understood this, that they would consider their latter eud."» For " the getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro of them that... | |
 | William Paley - Theology - 1823 - 382 pages
...to every thing which we read in the Old Testament concerning it. SERMON XXX. NEGLECT OF WARNINGS. Oh that they were wise, that they understood this, that they would consider their latter enrf.-fDeuL xxxii.29. THERE is one great sin, which, nevertheless, may not he amongst the number of... | |
 | Joseph Benson - Methodist Church - 1824 - 216 pages
...So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom." Thus, in his song, (Deut. xxxii. 29,) " O that they were wise, that they understood...this, that they would consider their latter end." We will consider, I. WHAT is IMPLIED IN NUMBERING OUR DAYS. To " number our days," does not mean that... | |
 | James Nichols - Arminianism - 1824 - 562 pages
...that they would fear me, and keep my commandments always, that it might be well with them ! Deut. v, 29. — O that they were wise, that they understood this, that they would consider their latter end ! Deut. xxxii, 29. 5. His PREPATIONS and UESEF.CHINGS. — I have spread out my hands (a posture of... | |
 | James Nichols - 1824 - 554 pages
...that they would fear me, and keep my commandments always, that it might be well with them ! Deut. v, 29. — O that they were wise, that they understood this, that they would consider their latter end ! Deut. xxxii, 29. 5. His PRECATIONS and BESEECHINGS. — I have spread out my hands (a posture of... | |
 | John Locke - Bible - 1824 - 530 pages
...brother was gathered ; for ye rebelled against mycommandment. Numb, xxvii. 12 — 14. Deut. xxxiv. 5. O that they were wise, that they understood this, that they would consider their latter end !-Deut. xxxii. 29. Joshua said, Behold, this day I am going the way of all the earth, &c. — Josh,... | |
 | Congregational churches - 1832 - 590 pages
...that they were a nation void of counsel and understanding, he immediately adds this pathetic wish, " O that they were wise, that they understood this, that they would consider their latter end!" Deut. xxxii. 29. This wish serves to exhibit the benevolent feelings of the Most High, but not bis... | |
 | Andrew Fuller - Baptists - 1824 - 418 pages
...teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom ; and God himself, as saying, O that they were wise, that they understood this, that they would consider their latter end.'* But these things, instead of being recommended and urged as motives of piety, are discouraged by Dr.... | |
 | Samuel Cooper Thacher - Sermons - 1824 - 428 pages
...that sin is that accursed thing which God's soul hateth. " O that my people had hearkened unto me. O that they were wise, that they understood this, that they would consider their latter end. Turn ye, turn ye, from your evil way, for why will ye die, saith the Lord." Let us then be persuaded... | |
 | Jonathan Edwards - Future life - 1824 - 432 pages
...xxxii. 28, 29 ; " For they are a nation void of counsel, neither is there any understanding in them. O that they were wise, that they understood this, that they would consider their latter end !" Psal. Ixxxi. 13 ; " O that my people had hearkened unto me, and Israel had walked in my ways !"... | |
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