 | Edward Bickersteth - 1822 - 330 pages
...hear than to offer the sacrifice of fools. Be not rash with thy mouth, and let not thy heart be hasty to utter any thing before God, for God is in heaven...thou upon earth ; therefore let thy words be few." Eccles. v, 1 2. We should endeavour to have that lively impression of the divine presence, which pervaded... | |
 | 1822 - 526 pages
...the further injunction of the Wise man: "Be not rash with thy mouth, and let not thine heart be hasty to utter any thing before God; for God is in heaven,...thou upon earth: therefore let thy words be few." — The Christian studies, now more especially, than ever, to "keep his heart with all his diligence."... | |
 | Robert Leighton - 1822 - 576 pages
...the distance. This is Solomon's advice, "Be not rash with thy mouth, and let not thy heart be hasty to utter any thing before God, for God is in heaven...thou upon earth, therefore let thy words be few," Eccl. v. 2. This would keep us from our ordinary babblings, that heart nonsense, which, though he words... | |
 | Edward Bickersteth - 1822 - 312 pages
...to oiler the sacrifice of fools. Be not rash with thy mouth, and let not thy heart be hasty to uitei any thing before God, for God is in heaven and thou upon earth ; therefore let thy words be few." Eccles. v, 1. 2. We should endeavour to have that lively impression of the divine presence, which pervaded... | |
 | Jeremy Taylor, Reginald Heber - 1822 - 630 pages
...also will add that of Solomon, " Be not rash with thy mouth, and let not thy heart be hasty to utter a thing before God; for God is in heaven, and thou upon earth; therefore let thy words be few." These things being observed, let your importunity be as great as it can ; it is still the more likely... | |
 | Jeremy Taylor, Reginald Heber - 1822 - 634 pages
...also will add that of Solomon, " Be not rash with thy mouth, and let not thy heart be hasty to utter a thing before God; for God is in heaven, and thou upon earth; therefore let thy words be few." These things being observed, let your importunity be as great as it can ; it is still the more likely... | |
 | Jeremy Taylor, Reginald Heber - 1822 - 558 pages
...thy mouth, and let not thy heart be hasty to utter any thing ' Isocrat. in Panatteu. Laugc. p. 395. before God ; for God is in heaven and thou upon earth ; therefore, let thy words be few b." The consideration of the vast distance between God and us, heaven and earth, should create such... | |
 | 1850 - 704 pages
...Be not rash with thy mouth," says the Preacher, " and let not thine heart be hasty to utter anything before God : for God is in heaven, and thou upon earth : therefore let thy words be few." This caution implies a just sentiment of reverence for holy things. It excludes " vain repetitions,"... | |
 | Jeremy Taylor, Reginald Heber - 1822 - 554 pages
...mouth, and let not thy heart be hasty to utter any thing • Isocrat. in Panathftn. Laiige. p. 396. before God; for God is in heaven and thou upon earth ; therefore, let thy words be few V The consideration of the vast distance between God and us, heaven and earth, should create such apprehensions... | |
 | Hugh Blair, James Finlayson - 1822 - 492 pages
...his immediate presence no access is permitted. Our warmest devotion admits no familiarity with him. God is in Heaven, and thou upon earth ; therefore, let thy words be Jew. If his omniscience administers comfort in our secret distress, it likewise fills with awe the... | |
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Be not rash with thy mouth, and let not thine heart be hasty to utter any thing before God: for God is in heaven, and thou upon earth : therefore let thy words be few. 
