The Imitation of Christ: In Three BooksHoward Malcolm Lincoln & Edmands, 1829 - 228 páginas |
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... chapter , the work has been justly de- nied a general circulation among protestants . A pastor could scarcely lend or recommend it to his parishioners ; or must express such reservations , as destroyed the confidence and comfort of the ...
... chapter , the work has been justly de- nied a general circulation among protestants . A pastor could scarcely lend or recommend it to his parishioners ; or must express such reservations , as destroyed the confidence and comfort of the ...
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... CHAPTER I. Contempt of Worldly Vanities . " HE that followeth me shall not walk in darkness , but shall have the light of life . " These are the words of Christ ; by which we are taught , that it is only by a conformity to his life and ...
... CHAPTER I. Contempt of Worldly Vanities . " HE that followeth me shall not walk in darkness , but shall have the light of life . " These are the words of Christ ; by which we are taught , that it is only by a conformity to his life and ...
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... CHAPTER II . Humility with respect to Intellectual Attainments . EVERY man naturally desires to increase in knowl- edge ; but what doth knowledge profit , without the fear of the Lord ? Better is the humble clown , that serveth God ...
... CHAPTER II . Humility with respect to Intellectual Attainments . EVERY man naturally desires to increase in knowl- edge ; but what doth knowledge profit , without the fear of the Lord ? Better is the humble clown , that serveth God ...
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... canst not tell how long thou wilt be able to persevere in the narrow path of virtue . All men are frail , but thou shouldst reckon none so frail as thyself . • CHAPTER III . Knowledge of the Truth . BLESSED 28 IMITATION OF CHRIST . 5.
... canst not tell how long thou wilt be able to persevere in the narrow path of virtue . All men are frail , but thou shouldst reckon none so frail as thyself . • CHAPTER III . Knowledge of the Truth . BLESSED 28 IMITATION OF CHRIST . 5.
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In Three Books Howard Malcolm. • CHAPTER III . Knowledge of the Truth . BLESSED is the man whom eternal Truth teacheth , not by obscure figures and transient sounds , but by direct and full communication ! The perceptions of our senses ...
In Three Books Howard Malcolm. • CHAPTER III . Knowledge of the Truth . BLESSED is the man whom eternal Truth teacheth , not by obscure figures and transient sounds , but by direct and full communication ! The perceptions of our senses ...
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Página 26 - All things are full of labour; man cannot utter it: the eye is not satisfied with seeing, nor the ear filled with hearing.
Página 104 - My grace is sufficient for thee : for My strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake : for when I am weak, then am I strong.
Página 89 - But the wicked are like the troubled sea, when it cannot rest, whose waters cast up mire and dirt.
Página 205 - For I reckon that the sufferings of the present time, are not worthy to be compared with the glory, which shall be revealed in us.
Página ii - Co. of the said district, have deposited in this office the title of a book, the right whereof they claim as proprietors, in the words following, to wit : " Tadeuskund, the Last King of the Lenape. An Historical Tale." In conformity to the Act of the Congress of the United States...
Página 106 - If any man will come after Me, let him deny himself, take up his cross and follow Me.
Página 55 - Blessed are those servants, whom the lord when he cometh shall find watching : verily I say unto you, that he shall gird himself, and make them to sit down to meat, and will come forth and serve them.
Página 185 - But I will come to you shortly, if the Lord will, and will know, not the speech of them which are puffed up, but the power. 20 For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power.
Página 47 - God is faithful, who will not suffer" us " to be tempted above that" we " are able ; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that " we
Página 168 - I said, O that I had wings like a dove ! For then would I fly away, and be at rest.