Anecdotes Illustrative of New Testament Texts (Classic Reprint)

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The eloquence of the pulpit shone conspicuously in the introduction of a sermon by the celebrated Massillon, be fore Louis XIV., King of France, from the above words. The preacher began, If the world addressed your Majesty from this place, the world would say, Blessed is the prince who has never fought, who has filled the universe with his name, who, through the course of a long and flourishing reign, enjoys in splendour all that men admire - extent of conquest, the esteem of his enemies, the love of his people, the wisdom of his laws'; but, sire, the language of the gospel is not the language of the world.

VIII. Comfort to the Mourner. Matt. V. 4. Blessed are they that mourn for they shall he comforted.

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