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... excitement to the affections , it is equally true , that the affections give excitement to the thoughts . affections are the wings on which the intellect itself is sustained , in the soaring elevation of its flight , above the regions ...
... excitement to the affections , it is equally true , that the affections give excitement to the thoughts . affections are the wings on which the intellect itself is sustained , in the soaring elevation of its flight , above the regions ...
Page 85
... ; and , even in the absence of all foreign excitement , has sources of internal delectation . This temper of mind , so desirable for its own sake , is intimately allied also with that fit- ness for the THE TEMPER . 85.
... ; and , even in the absence of all foreign excitement , has sources of internal delectation . This temper of mind , so desirable for its own sake , is intimately allied also with that fit- ness for the THE TEMPER . 85.
Page 95
... exposure to unholy irritation and excitement , would preserve us in per- fect peace . This entire control , it would be too much to expect from the unaided efforts of our own minds ; but it is not too much to expect from the THE TEMPER .
... exposure to unholy irritation and excitement , would preserve us in per- fect peace . This entire control , it would be too much to expect from the unaided efforts of our own minds ; but it is not too much to expect from the THE TEMPER .
Page 137
... danger may arise sometimes from within , and originate in our own hearts . Often it may be imminent , under the impulse of strong and 9 ardent feeling , and especially under the excitement of angry 10 THE TONGUE . 137.
... danger may arise sometimes from within , and originate in our own hearts . Often it may be imminent , under the impulse of strong and 9 ardent feeling , and especially under the excitement of angry 10 THE TONGUE . 137.
Page 138
Henry Forster Burder. ardent feeling , and especially under the excitement of angry and tumul- tuous emotions . How important , then , is the exhortation of the Apostle James : - " Let every man be swift to hear , slow to speak , slow to ...
Henry Forster Burder. ardent feeling , and especially under the excitement of angry and tumul- tuous emotions . How important , then , is the exhortation of the Apostle James : - " Let every man be swift to hear , slow to speak , slow to ...
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Page 124 - But I say unto you, that every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment. For by thy words thou shall be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned.
Page 88 - Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering. Forbearing one another and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.
Page 126 - I, even I, am he that blotteth out thy transgressions for mine own sake, and will not remember thy sins.
Page 139 - I SAID, I will take heed to my ways, that I sin not with my tongue : I will keep my mouth with a bridle, while the wicked is before me.
Page 101 - A soft answer turneth away wrath : but grievous words stir up anger.
Page 145 - LORD, I cry unto thee : make haste unto me ; give ear unto my voice, when I cry unto thee. 2 Let my prayer be set forth before thee as incense ; and the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice.
Page 116 - If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man's religion is vain.
Page 35 - Delight thyself also in the Lord ; And He shall give thee the desires of thine heart. Commit thy way unto the Lord ; Trust also in Him ; and He shall bring it to pass.
Page 41 - O Jerusalem, wash thine heart from wickedness, that thou mayest be saved. How long shall thy vain thoughts lodge within thee ? 15 For a voice declareth from Dan, and publisheth affliction from mount Ephraim.
Page 21 - But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them that despitefully use you, and persecute you : that ye may be the children of your Father who is in heaven : for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.