Contemplations on the Historical Passages of the Old and New TestamentsT. Nelson, 1860 - 602 pages |
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... heart , it will eat our own ; but unless it be re- strained , it will surely feed itself with the blood of others , ofttimes in act , always in affection . And that God , which ( in good ) accepts the will for the deed , condemns the I ...
... heart , it will eat our own ; but unless it be re- strained , it will surely feed itself with the blood of others , ofttimes in act , always in affection . And that God , which ( in good ) accepts the will for the deed , condemns the I ...
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... heart could not think that the skin might more easily be counterfeited than the lungs . A small satisfaction con- tents those whom guiltiness hath not made scrupulous . Isaac believes , and blesses the younger son in the garments of the ...
... heart could not think that the skin might more easily be counterfeited than the lungs . A small satisfaction con- tents those whom guiltiness hath not made scrupulous . Isaac believes , and blesses the younger son in the garments of the ...
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... heart of Esau into love . And now , instead of the grim and stern countenance of an executioner , Jacob sees the face of Esau as the face of God . Both men and devils are stinted ; the stoutest heart cannot stand out against God . He ...
... heart of Esau into love . And now , instead of the grim and stern countenance of an executioner , Jacob sees the face of Esau as the face of God . Both men and devils are stinted ; the stoutest heart cannot stand out against God . He ...
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... heart of an Israel- ite . No song could be so delightful to him , as to hear them , in a late remorse , con- demn themselves before him , of their old cruelty towards him , who was now their unknown witness and judge . Nothing doth so ...
... heart of an Israel- ite . No song could be so delightful to him , as to hear them , in a late remorse , con- demn themselves before him , of their old cruelty towards him , who was now their unknown witness and judge . Nothing doth so ...
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... heart . Who can any more regard good words , that hears Balaam speak so like a saint ? A house full of gold and silver may not pervert his tongue ; his heart is won with less : for if he had not already swallowed the reward , and found ...
... heart . Who can any more regard good words , that hears Balaam speak so like a saint ? A house full of gold and silver may not pervert his tongue ; his heart is won with less : for if he had not already swallowed the reward , and found ...
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Common terms and phrases
Abimelech Absalom Achish Ahab Ahasuerus Ahaziah Almighty altar Amalek Amalekites angel Balaam behold Benhadad better betwixt blessed blood brethren called cast Christ church command CONTEMPLATION danger dare David death devil divine doth earth Elijah Elisha enemies evil eyes faith father favour fear feast fetch fire Gehazi give glory God's grace Haman hand happy hast hath hear heart heaven Herod Hezekiah holy honour hope idolatry Israel Israelites Jehoram Jeroboam Jerusalem Jews Joab Joash Judah judgment justice king knew less live look Lord marvel master mercy miracle Moab Moses mouth needs ness never offended once peace Philistines priests princes prophet punishment Rehoboam revenge sacrifice Satan Saul Saul's Saviour servant shame sins sons soul spirit sure sword temple thee thine things thou thought tion tongue unto wherein wicked wickedness wise wonder word worthy