 I have lived, Sir, a long time, and the longer I live, the more convincing proofs I see of this truth — that God governs in the affairs of men. And if a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without his notice, is it probable that an empire can rise without...  History of the Life and Times of James Madison - Page 353de William Cabell Rives - 1866Affichage du livre entier - À propos de ce livre
 | Benjamin Franklin - 1818 - 556 pages
...the lonqvr I live-. i'.>e more convincing proofs I see of this truth, That Goo gaveriu in the a/airs of men.' And if a sparrow cannot fall to the ground...Sacred Writings, that " except the Lord build the bouse, they labor in vain that build it." 1 firmly believe this; and I also believe, that without his... | |
 | 1818 - 596 pages
...have we now forgotten that powerful friend ?— or do we imagine we no longer heed its assistance? I have lived, Sir, a long time; and the longer I live, the more convincing proofs I seg of this truth, That GOD governs ••• the affairs of men I And if a sparrow cannot fall to... | |
 | Benjamin Franklin - 1818 - 564 pages
...And have we now forgotten that powerful friend ?—or do we imagine we no longer need its assistance ?—I have lived, Sir, a long time ; and the longer I live, the more convincihg proofs I see of this truth, That GOD governs in the affairs of men ! And if a sparrow cannot... | |
 | 1819 - 896 pages
...And have we now forgotten that powerful Friend 1 Or do we imagine we no longer need his assistance 1 I have lived, sir, a long time; and the longer I live,...that God governs in the affairs of men ! And if a »parrow cannot fall to the ground without his notice, is it probable that an empire can rise without... | |
 | William Gifford, Sir John Taylor Coleridge, John Gibson Lockhart, Whitwell Elwin, William Macpherson, William Smith, Sir John Murray (IV), Rowland Edmund Prothero (Baron Ernle) - 1820 - 620 pages
...long time; and the longer I live, tine more convincing proofs I see of this truth, that GOD govtrns in the affairs of men. And if a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without his notice, is it probable Unit an empire can rise without his aid? We have been assured, Sir, in the sacred writings, that "... | |
 | William Gifford, Sir John Taylor Coleridge, John Gibson Lockhart, Whitwell Elwin, William Macpherson, William Smith, Sir John Murray (IV), Rowland Edmund Prothero (Baron Ernle) - 1820 - 616 pages
...applying to the Father of lights lo illuminate their understandings?—" I have lived, Sir, (said he) a long time; and the longer I live, the more convincing proofs I see of this truth, that GOD govtrns in the affairs ofmeii. And if a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without his notice, is it... | |
 | 1821 - 356 pages
...friend ? or do we no longer need his assistance ? I have lived, sir, a long time, and the longer I lire, the more convincing proofs I see of this truth ; that...the affairs of men : and if a sparrow cannot fall without his notice, is it probable that an empire can rise without his aid ? We have been assured,... | |
 | John Thornton - 1824 - 396 pages
...now forgotten that powerful Friend ? or do we imagine we no longer need its assistance ? I have lived a long time ; and the longer I live, the more convincing...notice, is it probable that an empire can rise without h(s aid ? We have been assured, in the Sacred Writings, that ' except the Lord build the house, they... | |
 | Timothy Pitkin - 1828 - 552 pages
...have we now forgotten that powerful friend ?~-or do we imagine we no longer need its assistance. — I have lived, sir, a long time ; and the longer I...convincing proofs I see of this truth, that God governs in tJie affairs of men ! And if a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without his notice, is it probable... | |
 | Timothy Pitkin - 1828 - 554 pages
...have we now forgotten that powerful friend ?— or do we imagine we no longer need its assistance.— I have lived, sir, a long time ; and the longer I...more convincing proofs I see of this truth, that God govern* in the affairs of men ! And if a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without his notice, is it... | |
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