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... heaven . When guilt like this once harbours in the breast , Those holy beings , whose unseen direction Guides through the maze of life the steps of man , Fly the detested mansions of impiety , And quit their charge to horror and to ruin ...
... heaven . When guilt like this once harbours in the breast , Those holy beings , whose unseen direction Guides through the maze of life the steps of man , Fly the detested mansions of impiety , And quit their charge to horror and to ruin ...
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... Heaven may hear , nor deem Religion vain . Still raise for good the supplicating voice , But leave to Heaven the measure and the choice . Safe in His hand , whose eye discerns afar The secret ambush of a specious prayer ; Implore his ...
... Heaven may hear , nor deem Religion vain . Still raise for good the supplicating voice , But leave to Heaven the measure and the choice . Safe in His hand , whose eye discerns afar The secret ambush of a specious prayer ; Implore his ...
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... heaven , is good enough to be a clergyman . " This was a humane and liberal sentiment . But the character of a clergyman is more sacred than that of an ordinary Christian . As he is to instruct with authority , he should be regarded ...
... heaven , is good enough to be a clergyman . " This was a humane and liberal sentiment . But the character of a clergyman is more sacred than that of an ordinary Christian . As he is to instruct with authority , he should be regarded ...
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Death of Johnsons FatherIntercourse with Society in Lichfield Gilbert Walmesley | 30 |
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