Sermons, Volume 5T. Cadell and W. Davies, 1802 - Presbyterian Church |
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... and terminate in mifery . It will therefore be an useful sub- ject of meditation , to confider , in a few inftances , of what we may , and of what we may may not , reasonably expect from the world SER M. 2 On Hopes and Disappointments .
... and terminate in mifery . It will therefore be an useful sub- ject of meditation , to confider , in a few inftances , of what we may , and of what we may may not , reasonably expect from the world SER M. 2 On Hopes and Disappointments .
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Hugh Blair. may not , reasonably expect from the world SER M. when we look forward to what is moft likely to happen , in the ordinary course of human affairs . • I. We are not to expect the uninter- rupted continuance of any measure of ...
Hugh Blair. may not , reasonably expect from the world SER M. when we look forward to what is moft likely to happen , in the ordinary course of human affairs . • I. We are not to expect the uninter- rupted continuance of any measure of ...
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... expect , from our in- tercourse with others , all that fatisfaction which we fondly with . What the indi- vidual either enjoys or fuffers by himself , exhibits only an imperfect view of his condition . In the prefent ftate of human ...
... expect , from our in- tercourse with others , all that fatisfaction which we fondly with . What the indi- vidual either enjoys or fuffers by himself , exhibits only an imperfect view of his condition . In the prefent ftate of human ...
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... expect in the ordinary course of human affairs ; that is , conftant gratitude from those whom we have most obliged and ferved . I am far from faying that gratitude is an unknown , or even a rare virtue among mankind ; I think not fo ill ...
... expect in the ordinary course of human affairs ; that is , conftant gratitude from those whom we have most obliged and ferved . I am far from faying that gratitude is an unknown , or even a rare virtue among mankind ; I think not fo ill ...
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... expect it ; and indeed from persons of any character we are not to be surprised , if , in the prefent ftate of the world , it rises not fo high as we thought we had reason to hope . HAVING thus fhown in fome material inftances what we ...
... expect it ; and indeed from persons of any character we are not to be surprised , if , in the prefent ftate of the world , it rises not fo high as we thought we had reason to hope . HAVING thus fhown in fome material inftances what we ...
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Page 30 - He maketh wars to cease unto the end of the earth; He breaketh the bow, and cutteth the spear in sunder; He burneth the chariot in the fire. Be still, and know that I am God : I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.
Page 302 - Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help, in time of need.
Page 85 - It is not in heaven, that thou shouldest say, Who shall go up for us to heaven, and bring it unto us, that we may hear it, and do it ? Neither is it beyond the sea that thou shouldest say, Who shall go over the sea for us, and bring it unto us, that we may hear it, and do it ? But the word is very nigh unto thee, in thy mouth, and in thy heart, that thou mayest do it.
Page 209 - For we know in part, and we prophesy in part: but when that which is perfect is come, that which is in part shall be done away.
Page 285 - And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them. And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up into heaven.
Page 436 - apostle observe, that " we have not a High Priest who cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities ; but [one who] was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin?
Page 432 - And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring; Men's hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken.
Page 406 - Thus saith the Lord God; I will yet for this be enquired of by the house of Israel, to do it for them ; I will increase them with men like a flock.
Page 457 - It was not till the year 1777 that he could be induced to favour the world with a volume of the Sermons which ha'd so long furnished instruction and delight to his own congregation. But this volume being well received, the public approbation encouraged him to proceed : three other volumes followed at different intervals; and all of them experienced a degree of success of which few publications can boast. They circulated rapidly and widely wherever the English tongue extends ; they were scon translated...
Page 349 - I delight to do thy will, O my God; thy law is within my heart.