Strictures on the Modern System of Female Education: With a View of the Principles and Conduct Prevalent Among Women of Rank and Fortune, Volume 2 |
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Page 261 - And God said unto Noah, The end of all flesh is come before me ; for the earth is filled with violence through them; and, behold, I will destroy them with the earth.
Page 265 - Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be. So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God.
Page 233 - Tis greatly wise to talk with our past hours ; And ask them, what report they bore to heaven : And how they might have borne more welcome news.
Page 284 - Verily, verily I fay unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot fee the kingdom of God.
Page 198 - So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.
Page 316 - Behold, I cry out of wrong, but I am not heard : I cry aloud, but there is no judgment.
Page 263 - And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true ; and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life.
Page 287 - Behold, I ftand at the door, and knock : if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will fup with him, and he with me...
Page 238 - If any man will come after me, let him deny himfelf, and take up his crofs and follow me.
Page 291 - He is now exalted to be a Prince and a Saviour, to give repentance and forgiveness of sin.