The Works of Hannah More, Bind 5T. Cadell, 1830 |
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... importance of which they can scarcely rate too highly . This talent is INFLUENCE . We read of the greatest orator of antiquity , that the wisest plans which it had cost him years to frame , a woman could overturn in a single day ; and ...
... importance of which they can scarcely rate too highly . This talent is INFLUENCE . We read of the greatest orator of antiquity , that the wisest plans which it had cost him years to frame , a woman could overturn in a single day ; and ...
Side 2
... importance lies ; and , feeling , to exert it . To use their boasted power over mankind to no higher purpose than the gratification of vanity or the indulgence of pleasure , is the degrading triumph of those fair victims to luxury ...
... importance lies ; and , feeling , to exert it . To use their boasted power over mankind to no higher purpose than the gratification of vanity or the indulgence of pleasure , is the degrading triumph of those fair victims to luxury ...
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... important doctrine of consequences ; and if she reflected that the minor , but more habitual , cor- ruptions make up by their number what they may seem to come short of by their weight ; then , per- haps , she would find that , among ...
... important doctrine of consequences ; and if she reflected that the minor , but more habitual , cor- ruptions make up by their number what they may seem to come short of by their weight ; then , per- haps , she would find that , among ...
Side 11
... importance , that I have known persons who , having been early accustomed to certain ludicrous combinations , were never able to get their minds cleansed from the impurities contracted by this habitual levity , even after a thorough re ...
... importance , that I have known persons who , having been early accustomed to certain ludicrous combinations , were never able to get their minds cleansed from the impurities contracted by this habitual levity , even after a thorough re ...
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... importance , though not perhaps suf- ficiently considered , when any popular work , not on a religious topic , but on any common subject , such as politics , history , or science , has happened to be written by an author of sound ...
... importance , though not perhaps suf- ficiently considered , when any popular work , not on a religious topic , but on any common subject , such as politics , history , or science , has happened to be written by an author of sound ...
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Side 397 - Therefore are they before the throne of God, and serve him day and night in his temple : and he that sitteth on the throne shall dwell among them. They shall hunger no more, neither thirst any more; neither shall the sun light on them, nor any heat. For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters : and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes.
Side 427 - O that they were wise, that they understood this, that they would consider their latter end!
Side 394 - And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true ; and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life.
Side 392 - The earth also was corrupt before God ; and the earth was filled with violence. And God looked upon the earth, and, behold, it was corrupt ; for all flesh had corrupted his way upon the earth.
Side 395 - Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be. So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God.
Side 372 - Tis greatly wise to talk with our past hours ; And ask them, what report they bore to heaven : And how they might have borne more welcome news.
Side 125 - ... according to the deeds done in the body, whether they be good or whether they be evil...
Side 403 - As I live, saith the Lord, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live, turn ye, turn ye, from your evil ways; for why will ye die?
Side 348 - So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.
Side 71 - Most men are commonly destined to some profession, and their minds are consequently turned each to its respective object. Would it not be strange if they were called out to exercise their profession, or to set up their trade, with only a little general knowledge of the trades of all other men, and without any previous definite application to their own peculiar calling?