...minor operations ? "Man's goings are of the Lord: how can a man, then, understand his own way * ? " " O Lord, I know that the way of man is not in himself: it is not in man that walketh, to direct his steps f ." Thus, without troubling ourselves with the discussion whether it is possible...

...the series of uncommon dispensations, of which you desire a more particular account So true it is, that " the " way of man is not in himself; it is not in man that " walketh to direct his steps." I am affectionately, January 13, 1763. Yours in the best bond;,. LETTER III....

...grace throughout this mortal life, and after it shall be advanced to a state of eternal glory. But the way of man is not in himself: "it is " not in man that walketh to direct his steps." To regulate the state of our own hearts, and the course of our own lives, is...

...understand his own way ?" To which the prophet Jeremiah does also set his seal, saying, chapter x. " O Lord, I know that the way of man is not in himself; it is not in man that walketh to direct his own steps." The historical part of scripture teaches us the same great truth. So, Gen....

...influences, and actuates, the whole mystical body. " The wise man's eyes are in his [covenant] head." " The way of man is not in himself. It is not in man that walketh to direct his steps." Be not like an horse or mule, which have no understanding; and I will guide thee...

...thing as of ourselves j Luc all our sufficiency is of God." A creature can originate nothing. " The way of man is not in himself. It is not in man that vralketh to direct his steps." In reality there is no power but in God ; for that which is derived...

...obedience. "I will run the way of thy commandments, when thou shalt enlarge my heart." Jeremiah humbh said, "O Lord, I know that the way of man is not in himself: it is not in man that walketh to direct his steps." Solomon said to his son, "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not...

...Lord teach me good judgment and knowledge. Teach me to do thy will, for thou art my God. Jer. x 23. O Lord, I know that the way of man is not in himself, it is not in man that walkelh to direct his steps. Prayer tukcn from the 9ih chapter of the Wisdom of Solomon. O God of my...

...we ourselves, but holy providence that guides the ship : Jer. x. 23. ' O Lord, (says the prophet), 1 know that the way of man is not in himself; it is not in man that walketh to direct his steps.' And while men will not see this, to engage them to a life of holiness, faith,...

...assuredly be kept from every wrong and hurtful step ; and be able to discover the way of duty. The way of man is not in himself; " it is not in man that vvalketh to direct his steps :" and this proves the wisdom and necessity of praying for divine direction...