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... character . A su- perficial glance is not enough for a thing so deep , an unsteady view will not suffice for a thing so wavering , nor a casual look for a thing so deceitful as the human heart . A partial in- spection on any one side ...
... character . A su- perficial glance is not enough for a thing so deep , an unsteady view will not suffice for a thing so wavering , nor a casual look for a thing so deceitful as the human heart . A partial in- spection on any one side ...
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... character to which we have so little real pre- tension . To be delighted at finding that peo- ple think so much better of us than we are conscious of deserving , is in effect to rejoice in the success of our own deceit . We shall also ...
... character to which we have so little real pre- tension . To be delighted at finding that peo- ple think so much better of us than we are conscious of deserving , is in effect to rejoice in the success of our own deceit . We shall also ...
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... character of still worse men , in- stead of taking it from the uncrring rule of Scripture . He looks rather at the discredit than the sinfulness of his former life , and being more ashamed of what is disreputable than grieved at what is ...
... character of still worse men , in- stead of taking it from the uncrring rule of Scripture . He looks rather at the discredit than the sinfulness of his former life , and being more ashamed of what is disreputable than grieved at what is ...
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... character which will best bear it , and which consequently least need it at those parts which afford most self - gratulation . If a covetous man , for instance , examines himself , instead of turning his attention to the peccant part ...
... character which will best bear it , and which consequently least need it at those parts which afford most self - gratulation . If a covetous man , for instance , examines himself , instead of turning his attention to the peccant part ...
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... characters when we see the in- firmities which are blended with their fine qualities , and we turn their failings into a jus- tification of our own , which are not like theirs overshadowed with virtues . To admire the excellences of ...
... characters when we see the in- firmities which are blended with their fine qualities , and we turn their failings into a jus- tification of our own , which are not like theirs overshadowed with virtues . To admire the excellences of ...
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Página 150 - The LORD, the LORD GOD, merciful and gracious, long• suffering, and abundant in goodness and truth, keeping • mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression ' and sin, and that will by no means clear the guilty...
Página 21 - Look well if there be any way of wickedness in me ; and lead me in the way everlasting.
Página 226 - Hence the heartrending interrogation, " is it nothing to you all ye that pass by ? Behold and see if there be any sorrow like unto my sorrow, which is done unto me, wherewith the Lord hath afflicted me in the day of his fierce anger.
Página 189 - But the Lord said unto him ; Go thy way, for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel. For I will shew him how great things he must suffer for my name's sake.
Página 34 - The centre mov'd, a circle straight succeeds, Another still, and still another spreads ; Friend, parent, neighbour, first it will embrace ; His country next, and next all human race ; Wide and more wide, th...
Página 227 - But he, full of the Holy Spirit, gazed into heaven and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of God; " and he said, "Behold, I see the heavens opened, and the Son of man standing at the right hand of God.
Página 189 - I am with you saith the LORD of hosts- According to the word that I covenanted with you, when ye came out of Egypt, so my spirit remaineth among you, fear ye not. For thus saith the LORD of hosts, yet once, it is a little while, and I will shake the heavens, and the earth, and the sea, and the dry land. And I will shake all nations, and the Desire of all nations shall come, and I will fill this house with glory, saith the LORD of hosts, the silver is mine, and the gold is mine, saith the LORD of...
Página 186 - In regions mild of calm and serene air, Above the smoke and stir of this dim spot Which men call Earth, and, with low-thoughted care.
Página 6 - THE POWER OF RELIGION ON THE MIND, in Retirement, Affliction, and at the approach of Death ; exemplified in the Testimonies and Experience of Persons distinguished by their greatness, learning, or virtue. " 'Tis immortality, — 'tis that alone, " Amidst life's pains, abasements, emptiness, " The soul can comfort, elevate, and fill.