Addresses to Young MenStower, 1803 - 188 páginas |
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... doth the want of circumspection discover itself in the expences they contract . Not inured to the fatigues and labours that attend making a fortune ; not accustomed to the various accidents and disasters that rob men of their hoarded ...
... doth the want of circumspection discover itself in the expences they contract . Not inured to the fatigues and labours that attend making a fortune ; not accustomed to the various accidents and disasters that rob men of their hoarded ...
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... doth it ? " This is the entertainment which SOLOMON compares to the useless , momentary blaze of a few crack- ling thorns under a pot . The enjoyment is transient ; not so are the consequences of it : the pleasure is light , as well as ...
... doth it ? " This is the entertainment which SOLOMON compares to the useless , momentary blaze of a few crack- ling thorns under a pot . The enjoyment is transient ; not so are the consequences of it : the pleasure is light , as well as ...
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... doth not af- * The female sex seems , by the very constitution of its " nature , to be more favourably disposed than ours , to the " feelings and offices of religion ; being thus fitted by the " bounty of Providence , the better to ...
... doth not af- * The female sex seems , by the very constitution of its " nature , to be more favourably disposed than ours , to the " feelings and offices of religion ; being thus fitted by the " bounty of Providence , the better to ...
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... doth not meet with an equal regard from both it is in itself the concern of both , sexes , and hath its foundation in the rational and man- ly powers . Amongst , my friends , the many ob- jects which invite your attention , there is no ...
... doth not meet with an equal regard from both it is in itself the concern of both , sexes , and hath its foundation in the rational and man- ly powers . Amongst , my friends , the many ob- jects which invite your attention , there is no ...
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... doth almost any other ideas that are not the objects of sense . Nay more , the mind , when it reflects , finds a peculiar , pleasure and satisfaction in this truth . The contemplation of infinite excellency yields delight . Confidence ...
... doth almost any other ideas that are not the objects of sense . Nay more , the mind , when it reflects , finds a peculiar , pleasure and satisfaction in this truth . The contemplation of infinite excellency yields delight . Confidence ...
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Página 133 - And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity; so is the tongue among our members, that it defileth the whole body and setteth on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire of hell.
Página 95 - Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil men. Avoid it, pass not by it, turn from it, and pass away.
Página 22 - Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth ; and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth, and walk in the ways of thine heart, and in the sight of thine eyes : but know thou, that for all these things God will bring thee into judgment.
Página 133 - But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, easy to be entreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.
Página 95 - He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.
Página 70 - And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men love darkness rather than light, because their deeds are evil.
Página 70 - Let him study the Holy Scriptures, especially the New Testament. Therein are contained the words of eternal life. It has God for its author; salvation for its end ; and truth, without any mixture of error, for its matter.
Página 91 - ... but then we shall know even as we are known ; now we see through a glass darkly, but then we shall see face to face as the apostle Excellently argues Concerning this very matter in I Cor.
Página 54 - ... a peace which passeth all understanding;" " a wisdom pure and peaceable, gentle and easy to be entreated, full of mercy and of good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.
Página 150 - ... character more than any single species of vice whatsoever. That ready perception of guilt, that prompt and decisive resolution against it, which constitutes a virtuous character, is seldom found in persons addicted to these indulgences. They prepare an easy admission for every sin that seeks it; are, in low life, usually the first stage in men's progress to the most desperate...