can make so little of recollection and retirement I find the spirit of the world a strong assimilating principle. I find it hurrying away minds in its wake, and sinking men among the dregs and filth of a carnal nature. Even my ministerial em- ployment would degenerate into a mere following of my trade, and crying of my wares. I am ohliged to withdraw myself regularly, and say to my heart, • What are you doing ? Where are you ? * "
Ryle, J. C. (John Charles), 1816–1900 • SECTION 254
EXPOSITORY THOUGHTS.
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