Would I describe a preacher, such as Paul, ** Were he on earth, would hear, approve, and own, Paul should himself direct me. I would trace His master-strokes, and draw from his design. I would express him simple, grave, sincere; In doctrine uncorrupt;... The Parish Church; Or, Religion in Britain - Strana 289podľa Thomas Wood - 1825 - Počet stránok 411Úplné zobrazenie - O tejto knihe
| William Phipps Blake - 1888 - Počet stránok 378
...Most High God has kept faithfully to his work, showing unto the people the way of salvation. Would I describe a preacher such as Paul, were he on earth,...own, Paul should himself direct me. I would trace his master strokes and draw from his design. I would express him, simple, grave, sincere, in doctrine incorrupt,... | |
| John Berry McFerrin - 1888 - Počet stránok 540
...great valley, you would perhaps have been reminded of the inimitable picture drawn by Cowper of the preacher, ' such as Paul, were he on earth, would hear, approve, and own.' They were " ' Simple, grave, sincere ; la doctrine uncorrupt, in language plain, And plain in manner... | |
| Charles Dent Bell - 1889 - Počet stránok 378
...volatile, but really kind-hearted friend took her leave, at which none of us were sorry CHAPTEE LI. Would I describe a preacher, such as Paul, Were he on earth,...—Decent, solemn, chaste, And natural in gesture. Much impressed Himself, as conscious of his aweful charge, And anxious mainly that the flock he feeds May... | |
| William Cowper - 1889 - Počet stránok 632
...Preserve the church ! and lay not careless hands On skulls that cannot teach, and will not learn. Would I describe a preacher, such as Paul, Were he on earth,...sincere ; In doctrine uncorrupt ; in language plain, 400 And plain in manner; decent, solemn, chaste, And natural in gesture; much impressed Himself, as... | |
| Mary Jane Haw - 1889 - Počet stránok 258
..."some lines of Cowper to which Herbert himself first directed my attention several years ago: " Would I describe a preacher, such as Paul Were he on earth,...own, Paul should himself direct me. I would trace His master strokes, and draw from his design; I would express him simple, grave, sincere ; In doctrine... | |
| Charles Carroll Albertson - 1890 - Počet stránok 328
...PARKER. , PREACHING. *' The precuhing of the crest." — 1 Cor. i: 18. Would I describe a preacher, each as Paul, Were he on earth, would hear, approve and...decent, solemn, chaste, And natural in gesture ; much impressed Himself, as conscious of his awful charge, And anxious mainly that the flock he feeds May... | |
| William Dwight Whitney - 1890 - Počet stránok 320
...through nil the differences of age, the picture shall still bear a resemblance. Waller, Poems, li., Pref. Paul should himself direct me : I would trace His master-strokes, and draw from his design. Cowper, Task, ii. 398. master-touch (màs'tér-tuch), n. The touch or finish of a master. I have here... | |
| William Cowper - 1891 - Počet stránok 204
...Preserve the Church! and lay not careless hands On skulls that cannot teach, and will not learn. Would I describe a preacher, such as Paul, Were he on earth,...decent, solemn, chaste, And natural in gesture; much impressed Himself, as conscious of his awful charge, And anxious mainly that the flock he feeds May... | |
| John Albert Broadus - 1891 - Počet stránok 530
...following picture has become famous : His master strokes, and draw from his design. I would eipress him simple, grave, sincere: In doctrine uncorrupt:...decent, solemn, chaste, And natural in gesture; much impressed Himself, as conscious of his awful charge, And anxious mainly that the flock he feeds May... | |
| Joseph Hall - 1891 - Počet stránok 110
...province well command, Would all but stoop to what they understand. [ Would = were willing to,] Would I describe a preacher, such as Paul (Were he on earth)...hear, approve and own, Paul should himself direct me. [ Would I = Jf I were desirous to. Should = would have to. ] An examination of the above examples will... | |
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