A Memoir of the Rev. Edward Payson, D. D.: Late Pastor of the Second Church in PortlandAnn L. Payson, 1830 - 444 páginas |
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... seemed scarcely aware that his talents were of that high order , by which he was soon afterwards so eminently distinguished . Yet even at that early period he mani- fested an energy , hardihood , and perseverance of charac- ter , which ...
... seemed scarcely aware that his talents were of that high order , by which he was soon afterwards so eminently distinguished . Yet even at that early period he mani- fested an energy , hardihood , and perseverance of charac- ter , which ...
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... seemed to be thrown away on this gentleman aforesaid . But con- cluding that his gravity proceeded from a wish to keep up his dignity , I resolved to conquer it ; and commenced a fresh attack , in which , addressing myself entirely to ...
... seemed to be thrown away on this gentleman aforesaid . But con- cluding that his gravity proceeded from a wish to keep up his dignity , I resolved to conquer it ; and commenced a fresh attack , in which , addressing myself entirely to ...
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... seemed unable to support the idea of a separa tion . Fatigue and loss of sleep made her light - headed ; and , at times , she raved almost as badly as the patient . His sister , a gay , thoughtless girl , was in a paroxysm of loud and ...
... seemed unable to support the idea of a separa tion . Fatigue and loss of sleep made her light - headed ; and , at times , she raved almost as badly as the patient . His sister , a gay , thoughtless girl , was in a paroxysm of loud and ...
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... seemed to come home with power . Of late I have none of those rapturous feel- ings , which used to be so transporting ; but I enjoy a more calm and equable degree of comfort - and , though slowly , yet surely , find myself advancing ...
... seemed to come home with power . Of late I have none of those rapturous feel- ings , which used to be so transporting ; but I enjoy a more calm and equable degree of comfort - and , though slowly , yet surely , find myself advancing ...
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... seemed rather more affected than com- mon . But I have suffered much to - day from the attacks of spiritual pride . This I already see will be the enemy , against which my efforts must be directed , and which will cost me most conflicts ...
... seemed rather more affected than com- mon . But I have suffered much to - day from the attacks of spiritual pride . This I already see will be the enemy , against which my efforts must be directed , and which will cost me most conflicts ...
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Página 140 - A man's heart deviseth his way : but the LORD directeth his steps.
Página 383 - Go thy way, eat thy bread with joy, and drink thy wine with a merry heart; for God now accepteth thy works.
Página 348 - One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity; (For if a man know not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?) Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil.
Página 328 - Howbeit, in the business of the ambassadors of the princes of Babylon, who sent unto him to inquire of the wonder that was done in the land, God left him, to try him, that he might know all that was in his heart.
Página 338 - I say unto you, Though he will not rise and give him, because he is his friend, yet because of his importunity he will rise and give him as many as he needeth.
Página 125 - Evil into the mind of God or man May come and go, so unapproved, and leave No spot or blame behind...
Página 233 - And Ezra opened the book in the sight of all the people (for he was above all the people) ; and when he opened it, all the people stood up : and Ezra blessed the Lord, the great God. And all the people answered, Amen, Amen...
Página 210 - For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and be with Christ; which is far better: nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you.
Página 79 - He that negotiates between God and man, As God's ambassador, the grand concerns Of judgment and of mercy, should beware Of lightness in his speech. Tis pitiful To court a grin, when you should woo a soul ; To break a jest, when pity would inspire Pathetic exhortation ; and to address The skittish fancy with facetious tales, When sent with God's commission to the heart ! So did not Paul.
Página 263 - And the apostles gathered themselves together unto Jesus, and told him all things, both what they had done, and what they had taught.