Sermons Translated from the Original French of the Late Rev. James Saurin, Pastor of the French Church at the Hague: On various subjectsW.J. M'Cartee, 1813 - Sermons, English |
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Page ix
... wise choice of sub- jects , and no such thing as a sermon on a question of mere curiosity . There are in the twelve volumes one hundred and forty four sermons but not one on a subject unimportant . I shall always esteem it proof of a ...
... wise choice of sub- jects , and no such thing as a sermon on a question of mere curiosity . There are in the twelve volumes one hundred and forty four sermons but not one on a subject unimportant . I shall always esteem it proof of a ...
Page xi
... wise moderation . On the one hand , with a wisdom , that does him honour , he examines the subject , and with the fidelity of an upright soul openly declares in the face of the sun that he hath sentiments of his own , which are those of ...
... wise moderation . On the one hand , with a wisdom , that does him honour , he examines the subject , and with the fidelity of an upright soul openly declares in the face of the sun that he hath sentiments of his own , which are those of ...
Page xiii
... wise and well - directed eloquence most of his sermons are composed ; at first cool and gen- tle like a morning in May , as they proceed glowing with a pleasant warmth , and toward the close not so much inflaming as settling and ...
... wise and well - directed eloquence most of his sermons are composed ; at first cool and gen- tle like a morning in May , as they proceed glowing with a pleasant warmth , and toward the close not so much inflaming as settling and ...
Page 44
... discover their propensities . Third maxim . A procedure , wise in itself , and proper to inspire children with virtue , may sometimes be rendered useless by symptoms of passions , with which 44 The fatal Consequences of a bad Education .
... discover their propensities . Third maxim . A procedure , wise in itself , and proper to inspire children with virtue , may sometimes be rendered useless by symptoms of passions , with which 44 The fatal Consequences of a bad Education .
Page 63
... be a great dearth of wise men in the world , since there is so much boasting of one man , who takes only one step in the path of wisdom . 5. Consider mankind in regard to certain decisive occasions , General Mistakes . 63.
... be a great dearth of wise men in the world , since there is so much boasting of one man , who takes only one step in the path of wisdom . 5. Consider mankind in regard to certain decisive occasions , General Mistakes . 63.
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Page 329 - Jerusalem, which shall never hold their peace day nor night : ye that make mention of the Lord, keep not silence, and give him no rest, till he establish, and till he make Jerusalem a praise in the earth.
Page 332 - They that turn many to righteousness, shall shine as the stars for ever and ever.
Page 179 - All things are full of labour; man cannot utter it: the eye is not satisfied with seeing, nor the ear filled with hearing.
Page 103 - There was a certain creditor which had two debtors : the one owed five hundred pence, and the other fifty. And when they had nothing to pay, he frankly forgave them both. Tell me, therefore, which of them will love him most 1 Simon answered and said, I suppose that he, to whom he forgave most.
Page 272 - O Ephraim, what shall I do unto thee ? O Judah, what shall I do unto thee ? for your goodness is as a morning cloud, and as the early dew it goeth away.
Page 104 - Simon, Seest thou this woman? I entered into thine house, thou gavest me no water for my feet: but she hath washed my feet with tears, and wiped them with the hairs of her head.
Page 361 - Nay but, O man, who art thou that repliest against God? Shall the thing formed say to him that formed it, Why hast thou made me thus?
Page 199 - Go thy way, eat thy bread with joy, and drink thy wine with a merry heart; for God now accepteth thy works.
Page 319 - I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and I am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day.
Page 442 - Oh, this people have sinned a great sin, and have made them gods of gold. Yet now, if thou wilt forgive their sin — ; and if not, blot me, I pray thee, out of thy book which thou hast written.