 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
 | 1828 - 220 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. St. James i. 17. EVERY good gift, and every perfect... | |
 | Church of England - 1829 - 668 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. St. James i. 17. I FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER EASTER.... | |
 | William Holland Wilmer - 1829 - 258 pages
...that which thou doth 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. Dispose us by all the means of grace we enjoy, to attain that everlasting Salvation thou hast promised.... | |
 | Cornelius Roosevelt Duffie - 1829 - 444 pages
...that which he doth 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 1 • To seek first the kingdom of heaven, and the righteousness thereof, would, therefore, be a most... | |
 | Episcopal Church - 1830 - 482 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. The Epislle. St. James, i. 17. p*VERY good gift, and every perfect gift... | |
 | Hannah More - 1830 - 528 pages
...desiring what he has promised, as that, among 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 misunderstand God'scommands, and misconstrue his... | |
 | Hannah More - 1830 - 530 pages
...desiring what he has promised, as that, among 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 misunderstand God's commands, and misconstrue his... | |
 | Elizabeth Strutt - 1830 - 272 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. 35. Fifth Sunday after Easter. For the assistance of the Holy... | |
 | James Boswell - 1831 - 690 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 - 1831 - 586 pages
...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... | |
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