The Works of Orestes A. Brownson: CivilizationT. Nourse, 1884 - Literature |
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Page 215 - By nature free, not overruled by fate Inextricable, or strict necessity: Our voluntary service he requires, Not our necessitated; such with him Finds no acceptance, nor can find ; for how Can hearts, not free, be tried whether they serve Willing or no, who will but what the'y must By destiny, and can no other choose?
Page 342 - The very stone which the builders rejected has become the head of the corner; this was the Lord's doing, and it is marvelous in our eyes'?
Page 42 - Seek ye therefore first the kingdom of God, and his justice, and all these things shall be added unto you.
Page 37 - No servant can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or he will hold to the one, and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon.
Page 14 - He humbled himself, becoming obedient unto death, even to the death of the cross. For which cause God also hath exalted him, and hath given him a name which is above all names ; that in the name of Jesus every knee should bow of those that are in heaven, on earth, and under the earth ; and that every tongue should confess that the Lord Jesus Christ is in the glory of God the Father.
Page 144 - The catechism says that the chief end of man is to glorify God and enjoy him forever, which of course is applicable mainly to God as seen in his works.
Page 218 - What though the field be lost? All is not lost — the unconquerable will, And study of revenge, immortal hate. And courage never to submit or yield: And what is else not to be overcome.
Page 214 - God made thee perfect, not immutable ; And good he made thee, but to persevere He left it in thy power; ordain'd thy will By nature free, not over-rul'd by fate Inextricable, or strict necessity...
Page 140 - You have been taught to think of them with horror, and to view vice as 'a monster of so frightful mien, That, to be hated, needs but to be seen.
Page 16 - And if he will not hear them, tell the church. And if he will not hear the church, let him be to thee as the heathen and the publican.