 | New Church gen. confer - 1861 - 626 oldal
...in this case from the spirit of wisdom is evident, from the book of Proverbs, where we read, — " The lot is cast into the lap ; but the whole disposing thereof is of the Lord." (chap. xvi. 33.) The only difference is, that Hindmarsh cast the lots into a " receiver," — probably... | |
 | Charles Buck - 1815 - 430 oldal
...for this day. It should leach us that whatever means we make use of we should never be too confident. The lot is cast into the lap, but the whole disposing thereof is of the Lord. May 23. JOB x. 12. Thy visitation hath preserved my spirit. COLONEL GARDINER wonderfully preserved... | |
 | 1815 - 614 oldal
...slow to anger is better than the mighty ; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city. 33 The lot is cast into the lap ; but the whole disposing thereof is of the LORD. CHAP. XVII. JjETTER is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with... | |
 | John Brady - 1815 - 428 oldal
...confirmed by his receiving the Holy Ghost, with the other Apostles, ten days after the Ascension : " The lot is cast into the lap, but the whole disposing thereof is the Lord's." — Prov. xvi. 33. — This testimony of the divine approval of the choice of ST. MATTHIAS,... | |
 | 1819 - 576 oldal
...bringeth low, and lifttth up. 1 Sam. ii. 3 — 6What seems to us more uncertain than the lot? Yet " the lot is cast into the lap ; but the whole disposing thereof is of the Lord." Prov. xvi. 33. How remarkably was this demonstrated in the 'election of Saul to be king of Israel ; in the detection... | |
 | 1819 - 948 oldal
...learning. 22 Understanding is a well-spring of ty ; that , | spirit, than he that taketh a city. 33 5 5 CHAP. XVII. \ BETTER is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than a bouse full of sacrifices with... | |
 | George Holden - 1819 - 538 oldal
...slow to anger is better than the mighty ; And he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city. 33 The lot is cast into the lap ; But the whole disposing thereof is from Jehovah. CHAPTER XVII. 1 BETTER is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, Than a house full of... | |
 | James Inglis - 1820 - 406 oldal
...all things to their destined completion. The events and ultimate issues of things must rest with him. "The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the Lord."* "Go to now, ye that say, To-day or to-morrow we will go into •uch a city, and continue there a year,... | |
 | John Anderson - 1820 - 484 oldal
...for an immediate decision of the- matter in question, by the agency of his Providence. Prov. xvi. 33, The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the Lord. The matter, about which this appeal is made, ought to be of great necessity and importance. Hence,... | |
 | 1821 - 494 oldal
...And for using the lot on such occasions he thought he had sufficient authority from the word of God : The lot is cast into the lap ; but the whole disposing thereof, is of the Lord. Prov. xvi. 33. And that such a practice, under such circumstances, is warranted by apostolic example, is clear, since... | |
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The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the LORD. 
