| Thom Scott - 1824 - 620 pages
...Bible does not discountenance natural knowledge, preserved in due subordination to revealed truth. " The works of the " Lord are great, sought out of all them that have " pleasure therein." ' — It throws no impediment in the way of improvement in any kind of useful knowledge : though it... | |
| Philip Skelton - 1824 - 548 pages
...! Farther, the contemplation of God's works makes a delightful article in our eternal happiness. ' The works of the Lord are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein. How manifold are his works ! in wisdom hath he made them all.' As a good mind is naturally led to meditate... | |
| Philip Skelton - 1824 - 538 pages
...formed! Farther, the contemplation of God's works makes a delightful article in our eternal happiness. ' The works of the Lord are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein. How manifold are his works ! in wisdom hath he made them all.' As a good mind is naturally led to meditate... | |
| 1824 - 400 pages
...thing, which brings God into view and displays his glorious perfections. Here the Psalmist says, " The works of the Lord are great, sought out of all them, that have pleasure therein." And he/ often speaks of the delight and transport, which he felt in contemplating God through the medium... | |
| 1824 - 412 pages
...of this same warehouse, packed in bales ready for sale or shipment. . ESSAY. PLEASURES OF PIETY. . The works of the Lord are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein. DAVID. THE benevolent Parent of the universe has conferred on tts capacities for deriving pleasure... | |
| Episcopal Church - 1824 - 634 pages
...Who can express the nohle acts of the Lord : or shew forth all his praise ? Psabu evi. 2. T1te toorks of the Lord are great : sought out of all them that have pleasure therein. Fsabu cxi. 2. The Lord setteth up the meek : and hringeth the ungodly down to the ground. Psabu cilvil.... | |
| 1824 - 504 pages
...merchandise of this same warehouse, packed in bales ready for sale or shipment. ESSAY. PLEASURES OF PIETY. The works of the Lord are great, sought out of all them (bat have pleasure therein. DAVID. THE benevolent Parent of the universe has conferred on us capacities... | |
| Richard Cecil - 1825 - 488 pages
...PUBLIC EXHIBITIONS. AN extreme is to be avoided. Some persons would condemn even rational curiosity. But the works of the Lord are great : sought out of all them that have pleasure therein. I would not object, therefore, to visit the museum ; or to go to see the rare natural productions often... | |
| Nathanael Emmons - 1825 - 462 pages
...perfections and speaking to the eyes, and ears, and heart, and consciences of mankind. David declares, " The works of the Lord are great, sought out of all them, that have pleasure therein." — And he says to God with respect to himself, " I remember the days of old ; I meditate on all thy... | |
| Richard Hele - 1825 - 598 pages
...under the shadow of Thy wings \ - . Gracious is the Lord, and righteous ; yea, our God is merciful '. The works of the Lord are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein u. The merciful and gracious Lord hath so done His marvellous works, that they ought to be had in remembrance... | |
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