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Religious allegories : being a series of emblematic engravings, with written explanations, miscellaneous observations, and religious reflections, designed to illustrate divine truth, in accordance with the cardinal principles of Christianity (1848)

Holmes, William, Barber, John Warner, 1798-1885 · New Haven, [Conn.] : John W. Barber ; New York : M. W. Dodd ; Boston : Crocker & Brewster · leaf 65

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rance. The honors of earth come from inconstant mortals;the honors which are spiritual fiow from the un-changeable Jehovah. The honors of earth aresought by trampling on the rights of others ; thehonors of God are sought by the increase of humanhappiness. Earthly honors are unsatisfactory… … For J am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be withChrist; which is far better. Phil. i. 23. HEAVENLY DESIRE. Behold the Christian where he doubtful stands,Fast bound to Friends by blooming roseate bands ;He feels the touch of love on earth belovr,And 5et to heaven…

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