A Discourse on the Life and Character of the Reverend John Thornton Kirkland: Delivered in the Church on Church Green, May 3, 1840C.C. Little & J. Brown, 1838 - 104 pagina's |
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Pagina 16
... duty and virtue , and by the persuasive influence of his own example and the deep fervor of his own cheerful and unaffected piety , diffuses all around him the same trust- ing confidence in God and the same unwavering reli- ance upon a ...
... duty and virtue , and by the persuasive influence of his own example and the deep fervor of his own cheerful and unaffected piety , diffuses all around him the same trust- ing confidence in God and the same unwavering reli- ance upon a ...
Pagina 27
... duty was to hand the powder upon deck . In the midst of the preparations for the engagement , Captain Prince had a curiosity to look into the cabin , and see whether all things were going on right there ; and , to his astonishment , he ...
... duty was to hand the powder upon deck . In the midst of the preparations for the engagement , Captain Prince had a curiosity to look into the cabin , and see whether all things were going on right there ; and , to his astonishment , he ...
Pagina 71
... duty , in attempting to procure a conviction of the offenders ; but the only atonement that was made for this gross outrage upon justice and humanity , was the sacrifice of a scape - offering in the person of a boy , who , after a short ...
... duty , in attempting to procure a conviction of the offenders ; but the only atonement that was made for this gross outrage upon justice and humanity , was the sacrifice of a scape - offering in the person of a boy , who , after a short ...
Pagina 75
... duties . I feel that I am discharging my duty as a Christian minister , if , by any thing I can say , I can induce a young man to culti- vate the high powers which God has given him , and devote them to the increase of knowledge ...
... duties . I feel that I am discharging my duty as a Christian minister , if , by any thing I can say , I can induce a young man to culti- vate the high powers which God has given him , and devote them to the increase of knowledge ...
Pagina 89
... duty , and be not anxious about the result . I will stand by you to the last . " These few words , from such a man , were encouraging . They cheered my heart , they nerved my mind , they strengthened my hands , they enabled me to go ...
... duty , and be not anxious about the result . I will stand by you to the last . " These few words , from such a man , were encouraging . They cheered my heart , they nerved my mind , they strengthened my hands , they enabled me to go ...
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A Discourse on the Life and Character of the Reverend John Thornton Kirkland ... Alexander Young Volledige weergave - 1840 |
A Discourse on the Life and Character of the Reverend John Thornton Kirkland ... Alexander Young Volledige weergave - 1840 |
A Discourse on the Life and Character of the Reverend John Thornton Kirkland ... Alexander Young Volledige weergave - 1840 |
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Pagina 22 - For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: (for the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ ; and having in a readiness to revenge all disobedience, when your obedience is fulfilled.
Pagina 32 - I trust hereby to make it manifest with what small willingness I endure to interrupt the pursuit of no less hopes than these, and leave a calm and pleasing solitariness fed with cheerful and confident thoughts, to embark in a troubled sea of noises and hoarse disputes; put from beholding the bright countenance of Truth in the quiet and still air of delightful studies...
Pagina 26 - Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.
Pagina 21 - ... in a full age, like as a shock of corn cometh in in its season ! " To this vigorous and animated delineation, I shall now add a few particulars from my own observation and reflection.
Pagina 96 - On parent knees, a naked new-born child Weeping thou sat'st while all around thee smiled ; So live, that sinking in thy last long sleep, Calm thou mayst smile, while all around thee weep.
Pagina 40 - The pains of death are past; Labor and sorrow cease ; And, life's long warfare closed at last, His soul is found in peace. Soldier of Christ, well done ! Praise be thy new employ ; And, while eternal ages run, Rest in thy Saviour's joy.
Pagina 40 - SERVANT of God, well done ! Rest from thy loved employ : The battle fought, the victory won, Enter thy Master's joy. The voice at midnight came, He started up to hear ; A mortal arrow pierced his frame — He fell, but felt no fear.
Pagina 70 - This liberty is the proper end and object of authority, and cannot subsist without it; and it is a liberty to that only which is good, just and honest.
Pagina 103 - YE golden lamps of heaven, farewell, With all your feeble light ; Farewell, thou ever-changing moon, Pale empress of the night. 2 And thou, refulgent orb of day, In brighter flames arrayed, My soul, that springs beyond thy sphere, No more demands thine aid.
Pagina 18 - Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth ; and having on the breast-plate of righteousness ; and your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace ; above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God...