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in every thing—Punctual attention to 'all devotional exercises—Frequent
absences from the Seminary—Cultivate special friendships—Spirit of respect and
conciliation towards all—Not too much in the society of each other—Converse ...
in every thing—Punctual attention to 'all devotional exercises—Frequent
absences from the Seminary—Cultivate special friendships—Spirit of respect and
conciliation towards all—Not too much in the society of each other—Converse ...
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... great measure regardless of spiritual living, and holy example themselves, are
apt to refer to affectation, and even to hypocrisy, every thing which would
establish a system of deportment more retiring, serious, and self-denied, than
their own.
... great measure regardless of spiritual living, and holy example themselves, are
apt to refer to affectation, and even to hypocrisy, every thing which would
establish a system of deportment more retiring, serious, and self-denied, than
their own.
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But if you wish to reduce this great principle to practice, two things are to be
remembered. The first is, that, as the growth of christian principle, in the individual
heart, is a gradual process; as it is by no means a spontaneous affair, but
requires ...
But if you wish to reduce this great principle to practice, two things are to be
remembered. The first is, that, as the growth of christian principle, in the individual
heart, is a gradual process; as it is by no means a spontaneous affair, but
requires ...
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Is it not a matter, perhaps you will inquire, rather too small to engage the attention
of one, whose time and talents ought to be occupied about much more exalted
things? That a clergyman ought not, and, consistently with his usefulness, cannot,
...
Is it not a matter, perhaps you will inquire, rather too small to engage the attention
of one, whose time and talents ought to be occupied about much more exalted
things? That a clergyman ought not, and, consistently with his usefulness, cannot,
...
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But, in the second place, it is not only true that, in very large portions of society, a
well regulated manner is every thing ; atoning for the want both of virtue and
knowledge, and frequently superseding the highest worth ; but it has more
influence, ...
But, in the second place, it is not only true that, in very large portions of society, a
well regulated manner is every thing ; atoning for the want both of virtue and
knowledge, and frequently superseding the highest worth ; but it has more
influence, ...
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Page 41 - But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes ; and the servant of the Lord must not strive, but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient, in meekness instructing those that oppose themselves ; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth...
Page 250 - Memory and her siren daughters ; but by devout prayer to that Eternal Spirit who can enrich with all utterance and knowledge, and sends out his seraphim with the hallowed fire of his altar to touch and purify the lips of whom He pleases.
Page 88 - Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.
Page 375 - I am afraid my uncle will think himself justified by them on this occasion, when he asserts, that it is one of the most difficult things in the world to put a woman right, when she sets out wrong.
Page 56 - As long as we are bound, every hour, to "consider our ways," and, " whether we eat or drink, or whatever we do, to do all to the glory of God...
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Page 88 - A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.
Page 42 - It renounces no just right from fear. It gives up no important truth from flattery. ( It is indeed not only consistent with a firm mind, but it necessarily requires a manly spirit, and a fixed principle, in order to give it any real value. Upon this solid ground only, the polish of gentleness can with advantage be superinduced.
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| Title | Letters on Clerical Manners and Habits: Addressed to a Student in the Theological Seminary at Princeton, N.J. Nineteenth Century Collections Online: Religion, Society, Spirituality, and Reform |
| Author | Samuel Miller |
| Edition | 2 |
| Publisher | G. & C. Carvill, 1827 |
| Original from | Harvard University |
| Digitized | 29 Dec 2006 |
| ISBN | 0608410713, 9780608410715 |
| Length | 476 pages |
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