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title: 'On Singleness of Eye: The Baccalaureate Sermon, Preached Before the College of New Jersey, June 22, 1873'
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authors:
- 'James McCosh'
date: 1873-01-01
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subcollection: '19th century'
topics:
- 'Personal Piety'
- 'Sin'
- 'Devotional (General)'
- 'Sermons'
scriptures:
- 'Matthew 6'
- 'John 7'
- 'Psalms 32'
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# On Singleness of Eye: The Baccalaureate Sermon, Preached Before the College of New Jersey, June 22, 1873

McCosh warns that sin darkens spiritual sight; confession and repentance restore the 'single eye' so the whole life is full of light. Humble, truth-seeking doctrine leads to right duty.

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