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Kept for the Master's Use by Havergal, Frances Ridley (1836-1879)
. 2 Chronicles ix. 1-12. I came from very far away to see The King of Salem; for I had been told Of glory and of wisdom manifold, And condescension infinite and free.
World English Bible by Anonymous (Bible)
Chapter 20 Wine is a mocker, and beer is a brawler; Whoever is led astray by them is not wise. The terror of a king is like the roaring of a lion: He who provokes him to anger forfeits his own life.
World English Bible by Anonymous (Bible)
Chapter 11 A false balance is an abomination to Yahweh, But accurate weights are his delight. When pride comes, then comes shame, But with humility comes wisdom.…
Commentary on the Whole Bible Volume III (Job to Song of Solomon) by Henry, Matthew (1662-1714)
P S A L M S PSALM XXXI. It is probable that David penned this psalm when he was persecuted by Saul; some passages in it agree particularly to the narrow escapes he had, at Keilah (1 Sam.
Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 7: Gregory XII-Infallability by Herbermann, Charles George (1840-1916)
(Or Geert De Groote; Gerhardus Magnus.) Founder of the "Brethren of the Common Life", b. 1340 at Deventer, Gelderland; d. 20 Aug., 1384. From the chapter school in his native town Geert went for higher studies first to Aachen, then to Paris, where at the Sorbonne he studied medicine, theology, and canon law.
St. Bernard of Clairvaux's Life of St. Malachy of Armagh by Bernard, of Clairvaux, Saint (1090-1153)
He does battle for the faith; he restores peace among those who were at variance; he takes in hand to build a stone church. 57. (32). There was a certain clerk in Lismore whose life, as it is said, was good, but his faith not so.
Secret of Guidance by Meyer, Frederick Brotherton (1847-1929)
Chapter IV FACT! FAITH! FEELING! These three words stand for three most important factors in character and life. We all have to do with them in one form or another, but it is above all things necessary that we should place them in the right order.
Eirenicon by Pusey, Edward Bouverie (1800-1882)
MY DEAREST FRIEND, You think that, Dr. Manning's last letter having been addressed to myself, it is desirable that I should in some way reply to it. It would cost me much, not to undertake any task which you might wish me to essay.
Commentary on Philippians, Colossians, and Thessalonians by Calvin, John (1509-1564)
1. Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved. 1. Itaque, fratres mei dilecti et desiderati, gaudium et corona mea, sic state in Domino, dilecti.
Works of Philo Judaeus by Philo (c. 20 B.C. - c. A.D. 50)
THE SPECIAL LAWS, IV Yonge's title, A Treatise on Those Special Laws Which Are Contained Under and Have Reference to the Eighth and Ninth, and Tenth Commandments.