Sermons Preached at the Annual Election1856 |
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... character and influence of good rulers : and to some thoughts on this subject permit me to invite your attention . I. Their character . - It has been well said , by a celebrated writer , that rulers should be " able men " - and it must ...
... character and influence of good rulers : and to some thoughts on this subject permit me to invite your attention . I. Their character . - It has been well said , by a celebrated writer , that rulers should be " able men " - and it must ...
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... character and tendency of these influ- ences , to Him who " accepteth not the persons of princes , nor regardeth the rich more than the poor . " If kings do not fear God , they are wont to have little regard for man ; and the best ...
... character and tendency of these influ- ences , to Him who " accepteth not the persons of princes , nor regardeth the rich more than the poor . " If kings do not fear God , they are wont to have little regard for man ; and the best ...
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... characters and the tyranny of their rule , they illustrate and en- force the doctrines of the Jacobins ; they have made ready the public mind for the horrors of the guillotine , and the reign of Robespierre . All respect for law and all ...
... characters and the tyranny of their rule , they illustrate and en- force the doctrines of the Jacobins ; they have made ready the public mind for the horrors of the guillotine , and the reign of Robespierre . All respect for law and all ...
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... character . The distinction between the actual character and the reputation of a people , is as broad , and the differ- ence between the two may be as wide , as in the case of an individual ; and it is possible for rulers to increase ...
... character . The distinction between the actual character and the reputation of a people , is as broad , and the differ- ence between the two may be as wide , as in the case of an individual ; and it is possible for rulers to increase ...
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... character is descending to the nadir , and the way preparing for disaster and downfall . What else can be expected when those whom the people delight to honor , have gained their public emi- nence by butcheries and usurpations ; and who ...
... character is descending to the nadir , and the way preparing for disaster and downfall . What else can be expected when those whom the people delight to honor , have gained their public emi- nence by butcheries and usurpations ; and who ...
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Page 49 - And the loftiness of man shall be bowed down, and the haughtiness of men shall be made low, and the Lord alone shall be exalted in that day.
Page 8 - The God of Israel said, the Rock of Israel spake to me, He that ruleth over men must be just, ruling in the fear of God. And he shall be as the light of the morning, when the sun riseth, even a morning without clouds; as the tender grass springing out of the earth by clear shining after rain.
Page 14 - And they that shall be of thee shall build the old waste places : thou shalt raise up the foundations of many generations ; and thou shalt be called, The repairer of the breach, The restorer of paths to dwell in.
Page 11 - Would he were fatter! but I fear him not: Yet if my name were liable to fear, I do not know the man I should avoid So soon as that spare Cassius. He reads much; He is a great observer, and he looks Quite through the deeds of men; he loves no plays, As thou dost, Antony; he hears no music...
Page 26 - He who the sword of heaven will bear Should be as holy as severe ; Pattern in himself, to know, Grace to stand, and virtue go ; More nor less to others paying, Than by self-offences weighing.
Page 42 - And when he came to himself, he said. How many hired servants of my father's have bread enough and to spare ; and I perish with hunger. I will arise and go to my father, and will say unto him.
Page 14 - What could have been done more to my vineyard, That I have not done in it? Wherefore, when I looked that it should bring forth grapes, Brought it forth wild grapes?
Page 4 - Then," in the full sense of the words (Rev. xi. 15), " shall the kingdoms of this world become the kingdoms of our LORD, and of his CHRIST, and he shall reign for ever and ever.
Page 15 - Or those eighteen, upon whom the tower in Siloam fell, and slew them, think ye that they were sinners above all men that dwelt in Jerusalem? I tell you, Nay : but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.
Page 6 - In a little wrath I hid my face from thee for a moment ; but with everlasting kindness will I have mercy on thee, saith the LORD thy Redeemer.