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
| William Malkin - 1825 - 504 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. Thejirst Sunday after Trinity. THE COLLECT. O God, the strength... | |
| Thomas Bowdler - 1825 - 364 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. FOB PROTECTION. O God, the protector of all that trust in thee, Collects... | |
| Thomas Stevenson - 1825 - 132 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. Almighty and everlasting God, who art always more ready to hear, than... | |
| James Boswell - 1826 - 416 pages
...incursion 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... | |
| James Boswell - 1827 - 622 pages
...incursion of evil thoughts, and enable me to form and keep such resolutions as may cominee to the discharge poet, may be exhibited to the curious in literature....Swift's epithet of " paper-sparing Pope," for it is anil that I may serve thee with pure atlection and a cheerful mind. Have mercy upon me, O CJoD, have... | |
| William Bishop (rector of Ufton Nervet.) - 1827 - 52 pages
...love the things which thou commandest, and desire that which thou dost promise : that so our hearts may surely there be fixed where true joys are to be found. To this end enable us both to perceive and know those things which we ought to do, and give us grace... | |
| Hannah More - 1827 - 598 pages
...desiring what he has promised, as that, amoug the sundry and manifold changes of the world, our hearts may surely- there be fixed, where true joys are to be found :' Now can there be excess in this? We may doubtless misunderttand God's commands, and misconstrue... | |
| Richard Mant - 1828 - 634 pages
...petition for the unworthy author ; that ' among all the changes and chances of this mortal life, his heart may surely there be fixed, where true joys are to be found ;' and that while he is solicitous about the salvation of others, he may not fall short in securing his own." RD... | |
| Collection - 1828 - 200 pages
...which Thou dost promise ; that in all time of our tribulation, in all time of our wealth, our hearts may surely there be fixed where true joys are to be found. May it please Thee to forgive whatever of evil in thought, word, or deed the past day witnesseth against... | |
| Charles Henery Lutwidge - 1828 - 94 pages
...for us to walk in";' and ' 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 f ;' that we may ' ever remain in the number of thy faithful and elect children, through Jesus Christ... | |
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