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In this respect he fared better than his younger brothers . As a boy be was grave
and thoughtful , and he took considerable pains to acquire such knowledge as
would be of use to him . As a rule it is more painful than pleasant to see old
heads ...
In this respect he fared better than his younger brothers . As a boy be was grave
and thoughtful , and he took considerable pains to acquire such knowledge as
would be of use to him . As a rule it is more painful than pleasant to see old
heads ...
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My veneration for your dear brother was deep and sincere , and his loss beyond
the sphere of his relatives and intimate friends will be long and acutely felt . He
was a true patriot , living not for himself , but for others . The Church and the world
...
My veneration for your dear brother was deep and sincere , and his loss beyond
the sphere of his relatives and intimate friends will be long and acutely felt . He
was a true patriot , living not for himself , but for others . The Church and the world
...
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In a letter to his brother during an attack of severe illness a few months before his
death he bemoaned the unprofitableness of his life , and said he seemed to have
done hardly anything . To another relative he remarked only a few weeks ...
In a letter to his brother during an attack of severe illness a few months before his
death he bemoaned the unprofitableness of his life , and said he seemed to have
done hardly anything . To another relative he remarked only a few weeks ...
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It is then , as a brother born for adversity , that His humandivine sympathies are
most deeply moved , and His human - divine succours most available for our help
. To the three disciples , prostrate and sore afraid , He turned at once , and ...
It is then , as a brother born for adversity , that His humandivine sympathies are
most deeply moved , and His human - divine succours most available for our help
. To the three disciples , prostrate and sore afraid , He turned at once , and ...
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Of the manner and spirit in which he exercised his ministry , a judicious brother
who knew him well remarked : — “ In the pulpit he was plain and faithful , and
much under the influence of the Spirit . That flippant speech , that desire to excel
in ...
Of the manner and spirit in which he exercised his ministry , a judicious brother
who knew him well remarked : — “ In the pulpit he was plain and faithful , and
much under the influence of the Spirit . That flippant speech , that desire to excel
in ...
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Page 398 - WHO can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil. She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life. She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands. She is like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her food from afar.
Page 402 - WHEN the Lord turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream. Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The Lord hath done great things for them. The Lord hath done great things for us ; whereof we are glad.
Page 370 - A countenance in which did meet Sweet records, promises as sweet; A creature not too bright or good For human nature's daily food, For transient sorrows, simple wiles, Praise, blame, love, kisses, tears, and smiles.
Page 454 - Delight thyself also in the Lord; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart. Commit thy way unto the Lord; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass. And he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light, and thy judgment as the noonday.
Page 75 - Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners ; but fellow citizens with the Saints, and of the household of God, and are built upon the foundation of the Apostles and Prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner-stone...
Page 470 - The hills Rock-ribbed and ancient as the sun,— the vales Stretching in pensive quietness between; The venerable woods— rivers that move In majesty, and the complaining brooks That make the meadows green; and, poured round all, Old Ocean's gray and melancholy waste,— Are but the solemn decorations all Of the great tomb of man.
Page 398 - She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet. She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple. Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land.
Page 158 - And the Lord said. Who then is that faithful and wise steward. whom his lord shall make ruler over his household, to give them their portion of meat in due season? 43 Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing, 44 Of a truth I say unto you, that he will make him ruler over all that he hath.
Page 33 - But many of the priests and Levites and chief of the fathers, who were ancient men, that had seen the first house, when the foundation of this house was laid before their eyes, wept with a loud voice...
Page 528 - How shall I give thee up, Ephraim? how shall I deliver thee, Israel? how shall I make thee as Admah? how shall I set thee as Zeboim? mine heart is 'turned within me, my repentings are kindled together.