The works of Hannah More, with a memoir and notes, Volumen41834 |
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... exhibits.— It proves the corruption of human nature ; it demon- strates the superintending power of Providence - illus- trated by instances CHAP . XV . On the distinguishing characters of Chris- tianity CHAP . XVI . — On the Scripture ...
... exhibits.— It proves the corruption of human nature ; it demon- strates the superintending power of Providence - illus- trated by instances CHAP . XV . On the distinguishing characters of Chris- tianity CHAP . XVI . — On the Scripture ...
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... exhibits a stronger contrast than will be found between almost any two countries . This depravation does not refer to solitary in- stances , to the shamelessness of a Verres , or the profligacy of a Piso , but to the general practice of ...
... exhibits a stronger contrast than will be found between almost any two countries . This depravation does not refer to solitary in- stances , to the shamelessness of a Verres , or the profligacy of a Piso , but to the general practice of ...
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... exhibits something too much of the partiality lately noticed ; the scale , whenever he weighs one of his own countrymen against a Roman , almost invaria- bly inclining to the Greek side . It may also be deemed useful to read to her a ...
... exhibits something too much of the partiality lately noticed ; the scale , whenever he weighs one of his own countrymen against a Roman , almost invaria- bly inclining to the Greek side . It may also be deemed useful to read to her a ...
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... exhibit such an unbroken continuity of great talents , and great qualities , as it would , perhaps , be difficult to find in any private family for five successive generations . The candour of our excellent queen Mary , † * In chap . xi ...
... exhibit such an unbroken continuity of great talents , and great qualities , as it would , perhaps , be difficult to find in any private family for five successive generations . The candour of our excellent queen Mary , † * In chap . xi ...
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... exhibits , it seems reasonable to concentrate her studies , and to direct her attention to certain great leading points , and especially to those objects with which she has a natural and more immediate con- nexion . The history of ...
... exhibits , it seems reasonable to concentrate her studies , and to direct her attention to certain great leading points , and especially to those objects with which she has a natural and more immediate con- nexion . The history of ...
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Página 285 - Through the tender mercy of our God : whereby the day-spring from on high hath visited us ; To give light to them that sit in darkness, and in the shadow of death : and to guide our feet into the way of peace.
Página 137 - Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession. For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
Página 134 - ... not that I speak in respect of want; for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound ; every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need.
Página 290 - For the Lord is a great God : and a great King above all gods. In his hand are all the corners of the earth : and the strength of the hills is his also.
Página 291 - O come, let us sing unto the Lord; let us heartily rejoice in the strength of our salvation. Let us come before His presence with Thanksgiving, and show ourselves glad in Him with Psalms. For the Lord is a great God and a great King above all gods. In His hand are all the corners of the Earth; and the strength of the hills is His also.
Página 51 - Thence what the lofty grave tragedians taught In chorus or iambic, teachers best Of moral prudence, with delight received In brief sententious precepts, while they treat Of fate, and chance, and change in human life ; High actions and high passions best describing...
Página 382 - Who also hath made us able ministers of the new testament ; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life.
Página 127 - Or hath God assayed to go and take him a nation from the midst of another nation, by temptations, by signs, and by wonders, and by war, and by a mighty hand, and by a stretched out arm, and by great terrors, according to all that the Lord your God did for you in Egypt before your eyes?
Página 119 - The natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God ; they are foolishness unto him.
Página 373 - For in the hand of the Lord there is a cup, and the wine is red : it is full mixed, and he poureth out of the same.