The Works of the Right Reverend George Horne ...: To which are Prefixed Memoirs of His Life, Studies, and Writings, Volume 3F.C. and J. Rivington, 1818 - Theology |
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... lights before me , for no other end than that I may " act the self - tormentor all my days , by abstaining " from them ? It is a conduct unreasonable in itself , " and dishonourable to his nature . It cannot be . " I will go back , and ...
... lights before me , for no other end than that I may " act the self - tormentor all my days , by abstaining " from them ? It is a conduct unreasonable in itself , " and dishonourable to his nature . It cannot be . " I will go back , and ...
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... prove fatal to one in a fever . In this light human nature is considered ( and surely with the utmost truth and propriety ) by the Gospel . We are fallen into a state of sin , and being so fallen , we DISC . I. THE DUTY OF SELF - DENIAL .
... prove fatal to one in a fever . In this light human nature is considered ( and surely with the utmost truth and propriety ) by the Gospel . We are fallen into a state of sin , and being so fallen , we DISC . I. THE DUTY OF SELF - DENIAL .
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... light repast of the morning were relishing as the pa- triarch's savoury meat , are now become tasteless as the white of an egg . The man has contracted a tem- porary indifference , at least , if not an aversion to- wards every thing ...
... light repast of the morning were relishing as the pa- triarch's savoury meat , are now become tasteless as the white of an egg . The man has contracted a tem- porary indifference , at least , if not an aversion to- wards every thing ...
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... light . " It may be said with equal truth , that they have generally more zeal , more for- titude , more patience and perseverance . There is not a votary of wealth , pleasure , power , or fame , who cannot , and who does not , upon ...
... light . " It may be said with equal truth , that they have generally more zeal , more for- titude , more patience and perseverance . There is not a votary of wealth , pleasure , power , or fame , who cannot , and who does not , upon ...
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... light , then , are we to view the troubles of life ; not only those of the more notorious and heavier kind , as poverty and persecution , sickness , pain , and the loss of persons who are dearest to us ; but those also which are of less ...
... light , then , are we to view the troubles of life ; not only those of the more notorious and heavier kind , as poverty and persecution , sickness , pain , and the loss of persons who are dearest to us ; but those also which are of less ...
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Page 124 - O Assyrian, the rod of mine anger ! and the staff in their hand is mine indignation : I will send him against an hypocritical nation, and against the people of my wrath will I give him a charge, to take the spoil, and to take the prey, and to tread them down like the mire of the streets. Howbeit he meaneth not so, neither doth his heart think so ; but it is in his heart to destroy and cut off nations not a few.
Page 455 - And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness: and he was called the Friend of God.
Page 15 - Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness : for they shall be filled. Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Page 58 - LOOKING UNTO JESUS THE AUTHOR AND FINISHER OF OUR FAITH ; WHO FOR THE JOY THAT WAS SET BEFORE HIM ENDURED THE CROSS, DESPISING THE SHAME, AND IS SET DOWN AT THE RIGHT HAND OF THE THRONE OF GOD. FOR CONSIDER HIM THAT ENDURED SUCH CONTRADICTION OF SINNERS AGAINST HIMSELF, LEST YE BE WEARIED AND FAINT IN YOUR MINDS.
Page 202 - When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also.
Page 176 - If we let him thus alone, all men will believe on him, and the Romans shall come and take away both our place and nation.
Page 161 - And he came by the Spirit into the temple : and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him after the custom of the law...
Page 366 - And again, when he bringeth in the first-begotten into the world, he saith, And let all the angels of God worship him.
Page 257 - Mine eyes shall be upon the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me : he that walketh in a perfect way, he shall serve me. 7 He that worketh deceit shall not dwell within my house: he that telleth lies shall not tarry in my sight.
Page 435 - Leave thy fatherless children, I will preserve them alive; and let thy widows trust in me.