Our Christian Classics: Readings from the Best Divines, Volume 1Robert Carter and Bros., 1859 - Christian literature |
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... wonder that the bodies of Christians are allowed to remain unburied ; but it is not surprising when we consider that there is not much earth on the hard rock to dig a grave ; and if earth were not wanting , who would be so simple as to ...
... wonder that the bodies of Christians are allowed to remain unburied ; but it is not surprising when we consider that there is not much earth on the hard rock to dig a grave ; and if earth were not wanting , who would be so simple as to ...
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... wonder that this Elijah had an ascendancy in the north un- known to prelate or prince palatine ; and no wonder that , looking back from Rainton Hill on Houghton parsonage , Lord - Treasurer Burleigh exclaimed , " There , indeed , is the ...
... wonder that this Elijah had an ascendancy in the north un- known to prelate or prince palatine ; and no wonder that , looking back from Rainton Hill on Houghton parsonage , Lord - Treasurer Burleigh exclaimed , " There , indeed , is the ...
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... wonder at the popularity of one whom his contempo- raries surnamed " the silver - tongued , " and whom Mr Marsden regards as " probably the most eloquent preacher in Europe . " His earnestness and his genius together raised him high ...
... wonder at the popularity of one whom his contempo- raries surnamed " the silver - tongued , " and whom Mr Marsden regards as " probably the most eloquent preacher in Europe . " His earnestness and his genius together raised him high ...
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... wonder to see the stars fall from their spheres , and the sun forsake heaven , and so come within the reach of a mortal arm , as for me that am not only a citizen but the Sovereign of saints , and the Sun whose beams are the angels ...
... wonder to see the stars fall from their spheres , and the sun forsake heaven , and so come within the reach of a mortal arm , as for me that am not only a citizen but the Sovereign of saints , and the Sun whose beams are the angels ...
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... wonder that his head began to swim , and that , " affecting the god , " he began to " nod , " and soon dropped over , in a state of helpless fascination , into the arms of worshippers who could offer incense so potent and adulation so ...
... wonder that his head began to swim , and that , " affecting the god , " he began to " nod , " and soon dropped over , in a state of helpless fascination , into the arms of worshippers who could offer incense so potent and adulation so ...
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Page 204 - Cromwell, I did not think to shed a tear In all my miseries ; but thou hast forced me, Out of thy honest truth, to play the woman. Let's dry our eyes : and thus far hear me, Cromwell ; And, when I am forgotten, as I shall be, And sleep in dull cold marble...
Page 130 - ALL people that on earth do dwell, Sing to the Lord with cheerful voice ; Him serve with fear, His praise forth tell, Come ye before Him and rejoice.
Page 347 - But ask now the beasts, and they shall teach thee; And the fowls of the air, and they shall tell thee: Or speak to the earth, and it shall teach thee; And the fishes of the sea shall declare unto thee.
Page 204 - And when I am forgotten, as I shall be, And sleep in dull cold marble, where no mention Of me more must be heard of, say I taught thee Say Wolsey, that once trod the ways of glory, And sounded all the depths and shoals of honour, Found thee a way, out of his wreck, to rise in A sure and safe one, though thy master missed it.
Page 417 - Lord, it belongs not to my care Whether I die or live ; To love and serve Thee is my share, And this thy grace must give.
Page 395 - What could have been done more to my vineyard, that I have not done in it? wherefore, when I looked that it should bring forth grapes, brought it forth wild grapes?
Page 353 - Whose mouth is full of cursing and bitterness. Their feet are swift to shed blood. Destruction and misery are in their ways: And the way of peace have they not known. There is no fear of God before their eyes.
Page 394 - It is better to go to the house of mourning, than to go to the house of feasting : for that is the end of all men ; and the living will lay it to his heart.
Page 259 - When the ruler of the feast had tasted the water that was made wine, and knew not whence it was: (but the servants which drew the water knew ;) the governor of the feast...
Page 203 - The quality of mercy is not strained; It droppeth, as the gentle rain from heaven Upon the place beneath ; it is twice blessed ; It blesseth him that gives, and him that takes...