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“Lord of the golden tongue and smiting eyes; Great out of season and untimely wise: A man whose virtue, genius, grandeur, worth, Wrought deadlier ill than ages can undo.”

Book:The Poems of Sir William Watson: 1878-1935

Work

The Poems of Sir William Watson: 1878-1935

This book is a compilation of the poetic works of Sir William Watson, showcasing his writing over a period of fifty-seven years. The poems within reflect the author's personal experiences, societal observations, and artistic expression throughout his lifetime. more

Author

William Watson

William Watson, born on August 2, 1858, in Scotland, was a renowned poet. His poetry is known for its profound emotion and unique style, which has had a profound impact on subsequent poets. more

“This is the state of all creatures, whether men or angels; as they make not themselves, so they enjoy nothing from themselves; if they are great, it must be only as great receivers of the gifts of God; their power can only be so much of the divine power acting in them; their wisdom can be only so much of the divine wisdom shining within them; and their light and glory, only so much of the light and glory of God shining upon them.”

Ifs Men States Light Enjoy Acting Divine Creatures Glory Angel Shining Glory Of God Gift From God Receiver Divine Power Divine Wisdom

Book:A Serious Call to a Devout and Holy Life: Adapted to the State and Condition of All Orders of Christians by the Late ... ; to which is Added a Biographical Sketch of the Author

Source: A Serious Call to a Devout and Holy Life: Adapted to the State and Condition of All Orders of Christians by the Late ... ; to which is Added a Biographical Sketch of the Author

“The obedience of men is to imitate the obedience of angels, and rational beings on earth are to live unto God, as rational beings in heaven live unto Him.”

Men Earth Heaven Angel Rational Obedience

Book:A Serious Call to a Devout and Holy Life, adapted to the State and Condition of all Orders of Christians, Volume 4

Source: A Serious Call to a Devout and Holy Life, adapted to the State and Condition of all Orders of Christians, Volume 4

“If, therefore, a man will so live as to show that he feels and believes the most fundamental doctrines of Christianity, he must live above the world.”

Ifs Men World Feels Believe Shows Christianity Fundamentals Doctrine

Book:A Serious Call to a Devout and Holy Life, adapted to the State and Condition of all Orders of Christians, Volume 4

Source: A Serious Call to a Devout and Holy Life, adapted to the State and Condition of all Orders of Christians, Volume 4

“Man needs to be Saved from his own Wisdom as much as from his own Righteousness, for they produce one and the same corruption. Nothing saves a man from his own righteousness, but that which delivers him from his own wisdom.”

Men Needs Produce Corruption Saved Righteousness

Book:The Power of the Spirit

Source: The Power of the Spirit