 ALMIGHTY God, who alone canst order the unruly wills and affections of sinful men ; Grant unto thy people, that they may love the thing which thou commandest, and desire that which thou dost promise ; that so, among the sundry and manifold changes of...  Selections from the Works of Samuel Johnson - Page 396by Samuel Johnson - 1909 - 479 pagesFull view - About this book
 | 1824 - 450 pages
...emptiness of all earthly enjoyments, that my heart being lifted up above the pleasures of this life, it may surely there be fixed, where true joys are to be found. Grant that I may seek thy kingdom and the righteousness thereof in the first place, and prefer thy... | |
 | Thomas Bowdler - 1824 - 336 pages
...that which thou dost promise; that so among the sundry and manifold changes of the world, our hearts may surely there be fixed where true joys are to be found, through Jesus Christ our Lord. FOE PROTECTION. O God, the protector of all that trust in thee, Collects... | |
 | John Henry Hobart (bp. of New York.) - 1824 - 526 pages
...And regarding this uncertain and imperfect world as only a pilgrimage to a better, let " our hearts surely there be fixed, where true joys are to be found." And do thou, " O God, without whom nothing is strong, nothing is holy, increase and multiply upon us thy... | |
 | Mary Ann Rundall - 1824 - 202 pages
...that which thou dost promise; that so among the sundry and manifold changes of the world, our hearts may surely there be fixed where true joys are to be found, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. The Epistle.— Si. James, i. 17. St. James having cautioned his... | |
 | Samuel Johnson - 1825 - 608 pages
...incursions of evil thoughts, and enable me to form and keep such resolutions as may conduce to the discharge of the duties which thy providence shall appoint me...affection and a cheerful mind. Have mercy upon me, O God, have mercy upon me ; years and infirmities oppress me, terrour and anxiety beset me. Have mercy... | |
 | Samuel Johnson - 1825 - 622 pages
...incursions of evil thoughts, and enable me to form and keep such resolutions as may conduce to the discharge of the duties which thy providence shall appoint me;...affection and a cheerful mind. Have mercy upon me, O God, have mercy upon me; years and infirmities oppress me, terrour and anxiety beset me. Have mercy... | |
 | Samuel Johnson - 1825 - 728 pages
...incursions of evil thoughts, and enable me to form and keep such resolutions as may conduce to the discharge of the duties which thy providence shall appoint me...affection and a cheerful mind. Have mercy upon me, O God, have mercy upon me ; years and infirmities oppress me, terrour and anxiety beset me. Have mercy... | |
 | Samuel Johnson - 1825 - 750 pages
...incursions of evil thoughts, and enable me to form and keep such resolutions as may conducente the discharge of the duties which thy providence shall appoint me;...with pure affection and a cheerful mind. Have mercy ii]H>n me, О God, have mercy upon me; years and infirmities oppress me, terror and anxiety beset me.... | |
 | Pocket prayer book - 1825 - 578 pages
...that which thou dost promise, and so, among the sundry and manifold changes in the world, our hearts may surely there be fixed, where true joys are to be found. O suffer us not to be deceived by lying vanities. Suffer us not to deceive ourselves by the form of... | |
 | Church of England - 1825 - 432 pages
...which thou dost promise; L'iat so, among the sundry and manifold changes of the world, iiur hearts may surely there be fixed, where true joys are to be found ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Tie Epistle. St. James i. M'. EVERY good gift, and evenperfect... | |
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