Sermons, Volumen1W. Strahan; and T. Cadell, 1784 |
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... pleasures of vice ; averfe from fubmiffion to that fa cred law which enjoins righteoufnefs in its whole ex- tent , they have often attempted to make a fort of compofition with Heaven ; a compofition , which , though B 4 though they dare ...
... pleasures of vice ; averfe from fubmiffion to that fa cred law which enjoins righteoufnefs in its whole ex- tent , they have often attempted to make a fort of compofition with Heaven ; a compofition , which , though B 4 though they dare ...
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... pleasures of devotion . In works of beneficence and mercy , he may enjoy fatisfaction ; but his fatisfaction is deftitute of that glow of affec- tion , which enlivens the feelings of one who lifts his heart at the fame time to the ...
... pleasures of devotion . In works of beneficence and mercy , he may enjoy fatisfaction ; but his fatisfaction is deftitute of that glow of affec- tion , which enlivens the feelings of one who lifts his heart at the fame time to the ...
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... pleasure that can compenfate or al- leviate pain . While the Wisdom of the world is thus occupied , religion has been no lefs attentive to the fame im- portant object . It informs us in the Text , of a pavi- lion which God erects to ...
... pleasure that can compenfate or al- leviate pain . While the Wisdom of the world is thus occupied , religion has been no lefs attentive to the fame im- portant object . It informs us in the Text , of a pavi- lion which God erects to ...
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... pleasure except what was feafoned by vice or vanity , their adverfity is to the laft degree difconfolate . Health and opulence were the two pil- lars on which they refted . Shake either of them ; and their whole edifice of hope and ...
... pleasure except what was feafoned by vice or vanity , their adverfity is to the laft degree difconfolate . Health and opulence were the two pil- lars on which they refted . Shake either of them ; and their whole edifice of hope and ...
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... pleasures were always of the calm , innocent , and temperate kind ; and over thefe , the changes of the world have the leaft power . His mind is a kingdom to him ; and he can ftill enjoy it . The world did not bestow upon him all his ...
... pleasures were always of the calm , innocent , and temperate kind ; and over thefe , the changes of the world have the leaft power . His mind is a kingdom to him ; and he can ftill enjoy it . The world did not bestow upon him all his ...
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Página 187 - ... rational beings; not only as rational, but social; not only as social, but immortal. Whatever violates your nature in any of these respects, cannot afford true pleasure; any more than that which undermines an essential part of the vital system can promote health. For the truth of this conclusion, we appeal not merely to the authority of religion, nor to the testimony of the aged, but to yourselves and your own experience. We...
Página 40 - I delivered the poor that cried, and the fatherless, and him that had none to help him. The blessing of him that was ready to perish came upon me; and I caused the widow's heart to sing for joy. I put on righteousness, and it clothed me : my judgment was as a robe and a diadem.
Página 188 - In youth the habits of industry are most easily acquired. In youth, the incentives to it are strongest, from ambition and from duty, from emulation and hope, from all the prospects which the beginning of life affords. If, dead to these calls, you already languish in slothful inaction...
Página 175 - The vigour which it gives the mind, and the weight which it adds to character ; the generous sentiments which it breathes, the undaunted spirit which it inspires, the...
Página 137 - But a more refined and enlarged mind leaves the world behind it, feels a call for higher pleasures, and seeks them in retreat. The man of public spirit has recourse to it in order to form plans for general good ; the man of genius in order to dwell on his favourite themes ; the philosopher to pursue his discoveries ; and the saint to improve himself in grace.
Página 182 - The path of truth is a plain and safe path ; that of falsehood is a perplexing maze. After the first departure from sincerity, it is not in your power to stop. One artifice unavoidably leads on to another ; till, as the intricacy of the labyrinth increases, you are left entangled in your own snare.
Página 183 - Remember how unknown to you are the vicissitudes of the world ; and how often they, on whom ignorant and contemptuous young men once looked down with scorn, have risen to be their superiors in future years.
Página 173 - You see, that those who are born with the same advantages of fortune, are not all equally prosperous in the course of life. While some of them, by wise and steady conduct, attain distinction in the world, and pass their days with comfort and honour ; others of the same rank, by mean and vicious...
Página 176 - As in the succession of the seasons, each, by the invariable laws of Nature, affects the productions of what is next in course ; so, in human life, every period of our age, according as it is well or ill spent, influences the happiness of that which is to follow.
Página 187 - ... and one who was formed for running the fair career of life in the midst of public esteem, cut off...