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... influence of particular circumstances , human nature has been always the same . The history of all ages and countries uniformly confirms the Scriptural doctrine , that man is a depraved and fallen creature , and that some selfish temper ...
... influence of particular circumstances , human nature has been always the same . The history of all ages and countries uniformly confirms the Scriptural doctrine , that man is a depraved and fallen creature , and that some selfish temper ...
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... influenced by no motives but the love of truth , and a desire to promote the welfare of immortal souls , and therefore have ex- . pressed my sentiments with plainness and freedom , as I think it behooves every one to do , when treating ...
... influenced by no motives but the love of truth , and a desire to promote the welfare of immortal souls , and therefore have ex- . pressed my sentiments with plainness and freedom , as I think it behooves every one to do , when treating ...
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... influenced the whole human race the peace of nations , cities , and families , has been continually disturbed by the bitter effects of am- bition , avarice , revenge , cruelty , and lust . The ge- neral knowledge of God was soon lost ...
... influenced the whole human race the peace of nations , cities , and families , has been continually disturbed by the bitter effects of am- bition , avarice , revenge , cruelty , and lust . The ge- neral knowledge of God was soon lost ...
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... influence , to impress upon the consciences of men . And if , in a few instances , they seemed to succeed , the advantage was only imaginary . Where they prevailed on any to relinquish intemperance , they made them full amends , by ...
... influence , to impress upon the consciences of men . And if , in a few instances , they seemed to succeed , the advantage was only imaginary . Where they prevailed on any to relinquish intemperance , they made them full amends , by ...
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... influence . The first is , the rapid progress of Alexander , whose extensive conquests , divided amongst his successors , laid the foundation of four powerful mon- archies , and opened an intercourse between countries . till then ...
... influence . The first is , the rapid progress of Alexander , whose extensive conquests , divided amongst his successors , laid the foundation of four powerful mon- archies , and opened an intercourse between countries . till then ...
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Page 161 - What mean ye to weep, and to break mine heart? for I am ready not to be bound only, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.
Page 54 - That the saying of Esaias the prophet might be fulfilled, which he spake, Lord, who hath believed our report? and to whom hath the arm of the Lord been revealed...
Page 306 - So shall my walk be close with God, Calm and serene my frame ; So purer light shall mark the road, That leads me to the Lamb.
Page 581 - Ye fearful saints, fresh courage take ; The clouds ye so much dread Are big with mercy, and shall break In blessings on your head.
Page 433 - TIS a point I long to know, Oft it causes anxious thought — Do I love the Lord, or no ; Am I his, or am I not?
Page 460 - As the winged arrow flies Speedily the mark to find ; As the lightning from the skies Darts and leaves no trace behind; Swiftly thus our fleeting days Bear us down life's rapid stream; Upward, Lord, our spirits raise ; All below is but a dream. 3 Thanks for mercies past receive, Pardon of our sins renew ; Teach us henceforth how to live, With eternity in view...
Page 519 - Restraining prayer, we cease to fight ; Prayer makes the Christian's armour bright ; And Satan trembles when he sees The weakest saint upon his knees.
Page 521 - The hand that gave it, still supplies The gracious light and heat ; His truths upon the nations rise, They rise, but never set.
Page 375 - Ye, no more your suns descending, Waning moons no more shall see ; But, your griefs for ever ending, Find eternal noon in me : God shall rise, and, shining o'er you, Change to day the gloom of night ; He, the Lord, shall be your glory, God your everlasting light.
Page 623 - Thus, when the Christian pilgrim views, By faith, his mansion in the skies, The sight his fainting strength renews, And wings his speed to reach the prize.