...revenge, a maji is but even with his enemy : for it is a princely thing to pardon ; and Solomon saith, it is the glory of a man to pass over a transgression." Indeed, there is something so debasing in the character of a vilifier, so contagiously disgraceful...

...therefore he will Forgive thj Debts and Trespasses. The Wise Man hath told us, Prov. xix. 1 1. that it is the glory of a man to pass over a transgression : and shall it not much more be the glory of God, whose mercies are infinitely more glorious than our...

...avoided, by the display of a peaceable temper on either side. " Soft words turn away wrath ;" and " it is the glory of a man to pass over a transgression." Thirdly. Suppose that the shot of Heath had killed Perry — at whose hands would the blood have been...

...is his glory, and is called fore the more need to this Saviour. I have to go The pardoning God. As it is the glory of a man to pass over a transgression, Prov. xix. 11., so God accounts it his glory to pardon sin. Moses besought the Lord to show him his...

...well-doing will, if anything will, put to silence the ignorance of foolish men. (1 Peter ii. 15.) 7. It is the glory of a man to pass over a transgression. (Prov. xix. 11.) 8. He who utters or believes a false rumour, is hurt far more than any one else. (Psalm...

...the presence of several French officers. In the course of a friendly dispute, Douglas said, " oh, c The eulogium of both has been written by the wisest...spirit than he that ruleth a city." Prov. xiv. and xvl. Napoleon's courage I believe has never yet been questioned, yet when he received a challenge what...

...should the Christian say, And mild forgiveness readily display. No. 25.] FORGIVENESS. | Thursday. " It is the glory of a man to pass over a transgression." — Prov. xix. 11. WH EN injur'd, I can scarce tell how To pass the injury by ; My angry spirit will...

...more beautiful and sublime expression of that very doctrine than the one contained in the text ? " It is the glory of a man to pass over a transgression." There is nowhere to be found a more exalted morality than that contained in the Old Testament ; nor...

...instructs the wise preacher, 'I will recompense evil; but wait on the Lord and he shall save thee.' Again, 'It is the glory of a man to pass over a transgression;' and without needlessly multiplying instances, which may occur to your own reflections, I will only...

...by an injury without revenge, is no eclipsing one's credit ; the scripture saith, Prov. xix. 11, " It is the glory of a man to pass over a transgression." 'Tis more honour to bury an injury, than revenge it ; wrathfulness denotes weakness ; a noble heroic...