A Discourse on the Death of William Henry Harrison: Late President of the United States : Delivered Before the Two Houses of the Legislature of the State of New-York, in St. Peter's Church, Albany, on the 25th Day of April, 1841Hoffman, White and Visscher, 1841 - 48 páginas |
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... insignificant , vain . ” Such is the lesson , which , as it seems to me , Providence designs to teach us in the dispensation that engages our attention this evening . Is there not a cause ? Our country is intensely occupied with ...
... insignificant , vain . ” Such is the lesson , which , as it seems to me , Providence designs to teach us in the dispensation that engages our attention this evening . Is there not a cause ? Our country is intensely occupied with ...
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... insignificant and how unnecessary to the interests of this world are those instruments that to men seem most important ! Within less than thirty days , he , whose loss a nation deplores , was actively engaged in discharging the ...
... insignificant and how unnecessary to the interests of this world are those instruments that to men seem most important ! Within less than thirty days , he , whose loss a nation deplores , was actively engaged in discharging the ...
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... insignificance of the prize at which we grasp so eagerly ; and to remember , that he who layeth up treasures only for himself , without being rich toward God , rich in good works , rich in the possession of a sanctified nature , is poor ...
... insignificance of the prize at which we grasp so eagerly ; and to remember , that he who layeth up treasures only for himself , without being rich toward God , rich in good works , rich in the possession of a sanctified nature , is poor ...
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... insignificance of all mere human effort and genius , unless furthered by divine help ; it is a devout reference , in all things , to the will and the control of the Almighty Ruler of Nations ; it is this , and this only , that can ...
... insignificance of all mere human effort and genius , unless furthered by divine help ; it is a devout reference , in all things , to the will and the control of the Almighty Ruler of Nations ; it is this , and this only , that can ...
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... dwell- ings , rich and poor , around us , in order to be convinced , that if in this life only we have hope , we are , in proportion to our faculties and aspira- tions , of all beings most insignificant and mi- serable 29.
... dwell- ings , rich and poor , around us , in order to be convinced , that if in this life only we have hope , we are , in proportion to our faculties and aspira- tions , of all beings most insignificant and mi- serable 29.
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ALBANY altogether vanity April 26 bereavement best estate blessing book of Ecclesiastes brief period called chief magistrate Christianity cometh copy thereof devout dignity discharge dispensation duty earth elevated enjoyment eternal exaltation to power fear feel glory Governor gratulations heart honours and emolu HORATIO POTTER humble importance individuals insignificant inspiration Israel JEREMIAH JOHNSON keep his commandments King David land Legislature lesson let us turn living lomon look ment MICHAEL HOFFMAN mind mourning nation ness NEW-YORK nity nour patriot peculiar political system principle Providence public and private religion respect and obey retire reverence rich Rulers Sacred Volume saith the preacher sanctified scarcely seems sentiments SOLDIER and STATESMAN solemn sorrow soul span long spirit spiritual Pastor summoned TAYLOR thereof for publication things that perish thoughts tion truth twenty-fifth instant unanimous thanks Universe UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN vanity of vanities venerated chief WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON wisdom words worthy
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Página 48 - Thus saith the Lord, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches: but let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I am the Lord which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith the Lord.
Página 48 - Be wise now therefore, O ye kings: be instructed, ye judges of the earth. Serve the Lord with fear, and rejoice with trembling. Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put their trust in him.
Página 33 - Behold, thou hast made my days as it were a span long : and mine age is even as nothing in respect of thee; and verily every man living is altogether vanity. 7 For man walketh in a vain shadow, and disquieteth himself in vain : he heapeth up riches, and cannot tell who shall gather them.
Página 48 - Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom ; let not the rich man glory in his riches ; let not the mighty man glory in his might ; but let him that glorieth, glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I am the Lord, which exercise loving kindness, judgment and righteousness in the earth ; for in these things I delight, saith the Lord.
Página 5 - The executive having received the melancholy intelligence of the death of William Henry Harrison, late president of the United States, and...
Página 3 - HARRISON, late President of the United States ; that he be respectfully requested to furnish a copy thereof for publication ; and that the joint committee appointed the sixth instant, on the message of his Excellency the Governor, do carry this resolution into effect. BY ORDER. SAMUEL G. ANDREWS, Clerk. IN ASSEMBLY, April 26, 1841. Resolved, That the Assembly do concur with the Senate in the above resolution. BY ORDER. PB PRINDLE, Clerk.
Página 3 - IN SENATE, April 26, 1841. Resolved, That the thanks of the Senate and Assembly be presented to the Rev. HORATIO POTTER, DD for the able, eloquent, and appropriate discourse delivered before them on the twenty-fifth instant, in commemoration of the lamented death of WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON, late President of the United States ; that he be respectfully requested to furnish a copy thereof for publication ; and that the joint committee appointed the sixth instant, on the message of his Excellency the...
Página 48 - Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way. — Blessed are all they that put their trust in him
Página 7 - With great respect and regard, I have the honor to be, Your obliged humble servant, HORATIO POTTER.
Página 5 - IN obedience to a joint resolution of the Senate and Assembly of the State of...