There is in men an instinct that tells them what blessings Christ will secure to them, and they decline connection with Him because they are conscious that their ways are not His ways, nor their hopes His hopes.
"The Expositor's Bible: The Gospel of St. John, Vol. I"
Marcus Dods
At the same time, if the gentleman has no actual business with me, I shall decline to receive him.
"The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)"
Charles James Lever
You can understand, I 'm sure, that there are reasons why I could not well decline this invitation.
"The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)"
Charles James Lever