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... observed in his family as to prayer , was four times a day ; in the morning at six , in the evening at eight , and before dinner and supper in the chapel , at each of which he was always present . " On Friday in the afternoon constantly ...
... observed in his family as to prayer , was four times a day ; in the morning at six , in the evening at eight , and before dinner and supper in the chapel , at each of which he was always present . " On Friday in the afternoon constantly ...
Page 44
... observe , that he made choice of the primate for his spiritual adviser now that his days were numbered . The good ... observed with comfort that the departing nobleman was engaged in silent devotion ; was personally addressed in that ...
... observe , that he made choice of the primate for his spiritual adviser now that his days were numbered . The good ... observed with comfort that the departing nobleman was engaged in silent devotion ; was personally addressed in that ...
Page 55
... observed in too many who believed that the being of the right side would atone for all other faults . " In conversation also , he expressed his fears that those who were maintaining a right cause would frustrate all their hopes of ...
... observed in too many who believed that the being of the right side would atone for all other faults . " In conversation also , he expressed his fears that those who were maintaining a right cause would frustrate all their hopes of ...
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... observed by his own servant and some others that stood near him , who thereupon supported him , he had swooned away . So they presently carried him down , and laid him on his bed , where he used those powerful weapons which God has left ...
... observed by his own servant and some others that stood near him , who thereupon supported him , he had swooned away . So they presently carried him down , and laid him on his bed , where he used those powerful weapons which God has left ...
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... observed , " making religion , lovely as she is , appear to the vulgar eye absurd and insane , and preparing the way for that fearful reaction which ensued in the days of the second Charles , when men took credit to themselves that they ...
... observed , " making religion , lovely as she is , appear to the vulgar eye absurd and insane , and preparing the way for that fearful reaction which ensued in the days of the second Charles , when men took credit to themselves that they ...
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Page 85 - If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth at the right hand of God.
Page 221 - To them his heart, his love, his griefs were given, But all his serious thoughts had rest in heaven. As some tall cliff that lifts its awful form, Swells from the vale, and midway leaves the storm, Though round its breast the rolling clouds are spread, Eternal sunshine settles on its head.
Page 217 - Himself, as conscious of his awful charge, And anxious mainly that the flock he feeds May feel it too ; affectionate in look, And tender in address, as well becomes A messenger of grace to guilty men.
Page 229 - Careless their merits or their faults to scan, His pity gave ere charity began. Thus to relieve the wretched was his pride, And e'en his failings lean'd to virtue's side; But in his duty prompt at every call, He watch'd and wept, he pray'd and felt for all...
Page 223 - Whom have I in heaven but thee? and there is none upon earth that I desire beside thee. My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.
Page 229 - A man he was to all the country dear, And passing rich with forty pounds a year. Remote from towns he ran his godly race, Nor e'er had...
Page 128 - And if the state were in this plight, religion was not in much better; to reform which, a certain number of divines were called, neither chosen by any rule or custom ecclesiastical, nor eminent for either piety or knowledge above others left out; only as each member of parliament in his private fancy thought fit, so elected one by one.
Page 246 - Hearken, my dearest brethren ; hath not. God chosen the poor of this world, rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which God hath promised to them that love him ? 6 But you have .dishonoured the poor man.
Page 330 - ... ready to perish for hunger and destitution, yet not asking one penny for relief, which to me appeared a stranger sight than any I had yet beheld.
Page 302 - Their state is safe, and heaven is given to them upon very easy terms; nothing but to be born and die. It will cost you more trouble to get where they are ; and, amongst other things, one of the hardnesses will be, that you must overcome even this just and reasonable grief; and, indeed, though the grief hath but too reasonable a cause, yet it is much more reasonable that you master it.