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 6
... consecration to the increase and diffusion of knowledge , virtue and happiness on the earth . Not in vain is this prodigal variety of human gifts , if God be honored and man blessed by it . Let us , my hearers , take a survey of 6.
... consecration to the increase and diffusion of knowledge , virtue and happiness on the earth . Not in vain is this prodigal variety of human gifts , if God be honored and man blessed by it . Let us , my hearers , take a survey of 6.
Pagina 10
... knowledge of those distant plan- ets , and be as well acquainted with their constitution , elements , and laws , as the geologist , the chemist , the botanist , with the appropriate objects of their sciences ? Nothing gives me so ...
... knowledge of those distant plan- ets , and be as well acquainted with their constitution , elements , and laws , as the geologist , the chemist , the botanist , with the appropriate objects of their sciences ? Nothing gives me so ...
Pagina 30
... knowledge of navigation on board that ship , than there ever was in all the vessels that ever floated in Manilla Bay . " The knowledge which these common sailors had ac- quired of navigation , had been imparted to them by the kindness ...
... knowledge of navigation on board that ship , than there ever was in all the vessels that ever floated in Manilla Bay . " The knowledge which these common sailors had ac- quired of navigation , had been imparted to them by the kindness ...
Pagina 31
... knowledge of navigation , he knew but little about what is technically called seamanship . He also mentions the fact which he had often heard him repeat , that although , in his youth , he had long lived in the vicinity of the ship ...
... knowledge of navigation , he knew but little about what is technically called seamanship . He also mentions the fact which he had often heard him repeat , that although , in his youth , he had long lived in the vicinity of the ship ...
Pagina 32
... knowledge , and said that he had not found any body in this country who knew any thing about the science . " I have a question , " said he , " which I have proposed to several persons here who are reputed the most knowing , and they ...
... knowledge , and said that he had not found any body in this country who knew any thing about the science . " I have a question , " said he , " which I have proposed to several persons here who are reputed the most knowing , and they ...
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A Discourse on the Life and Character of the Reverend John Thornton Kirkland ... Alexander Young Volledige weergave - 1840 |
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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...