The Works of Samuel Parr, Ll.D. ...: With Memoirs of His Life and Writings, and a Selection from His Correspondence,, Volume 6Longman, Rees, Orme, Brown, and Green., 1828 |
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... lence of one sect relaxes all the springs of vigorous and generous exertions in the human mind . The austerity of another blunts the tenderest feelings of the heart , and affects to dignify insensibility with the name of fortitude . A ...
... lence of one sect relaxes all the springs of vigorous and generous exertions in the human mind . The austerity of another blunts the tenderest feelings of the heart , and affects to dignify insensibility with the name of fortitude . A ...
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... lence which most nearly concerns our interest , and most powerfully attracts our love and veneration . But the pleasure which accompanies acts of charity is most exalted in itself , and at the same time forms a decisive proof that God ...
... lence which most nearly concerns our interest , and most powerfully attracts our love and veneration . But the pleasure which accompanies acts of charity is most exalted in itself , and at the same time forms a decisive proof that God ...
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... lence . Conscious as you are of infirmities and faults that subject you to the wrath of heaven , you will secure some portion of its favour by the exer- cise of that virtue which covers a multitude of sins ; for , when you look back to ...
... lence . Conscious as you are of infirmities and faults that subject you to the wrath of heaven , you will secure some portion of its favour by the exer- cise of that virtue which covers a multitude of sins ; for , when you look back to ...
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... lence , and sometimes sheds a new lustre upon its noblest exertions . In the more humble stations , they contribute largely to the improvement of the community , and to the general stock of happiness , which social life in all its ...
... lence , and sometimes sheds a new lustre upon its noblest exertions . In the more humble stations , they contribute largely to the improvement of the community , and to the general stock of happiness , which social life in all its ...
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... lence and vanity - transported as may be too many to think more highly of themselves than they ought to think by pharisaical dreams of superstitious righteousness - numerous and urgent are the rea- sons which may be adduced for ...
... lence and vanity - transported as may be too many to think more highly of themselves than they ought to think by pharisaical dreams of superstitious righteousness - numerous and urgent are the rea- sons which may be adduced for ...
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Page 167 - Wherefore, whosoever shall eat this bread, and drink this cup of the Lord, unworthily, shall be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord. But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of that bread, and drink of that cup. For he that eateth and drinketh unworthily eateth and drinketh damnation to himself, not discerning the Lord's body.
Page 324 - But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway.
Page 407 - And he came near, and kissed him : and he smelled the smell of his raiment, and blessed him, and said, See, the smell of my son is as the smell of a field which the LORD hath blessed...
Page 181 - YE that do truly and earnestly repent you of your sins, and are in love and charity with your neighbours, and intend to lead a new life, following the commandments of God, and walking from henceforth in his holy ways ; Draw near with faith, and take this holy Sacrament to your comfort ; and make your humble confession to Almighty God, meekly kneeling upon your knees.
Page 123 - And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me. Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you.
Page 244 - Say not in thine heart, Who shall ascend into heaven ? (that is, to bring Christ down from above ;) or, Who shall descend into the deep? (that is, to bring up Christ again from the dead.) But what saith it ? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart : that is, the word of faith which we preach...
Page 244 - For this commandment which I command thee this day, it is not hidden from thee, neither is it far off. It is not in heaven, that thou shouldest say, Who shall go up for us to heaven, and bring it unto us that we may hear it and do it?
Page 143 - Sacraments ordained of Christ be not only badges or tokens of Christian men's profession, but rather they be certain sure witnesses, and effectual signs of grace, and God's good will towards us, by the which he doth work invisibly in us, and doth not only quicken, but also strengthen and confirm our Faith in him.
Page 159 - And because it is requisite, that no man should come to the holy Communion, but with a full trust in God's mercy, and with a quiet conscience...
Page 254 - And Jesus said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That ye which have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of man shall sit in the throne of his glory, ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.