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... neglected . He would , however , observe , that it is not the knowl- edge of the duty , but the grace of prayer which is the great thing that we should desire to attain . He has often had occasion , in the course of his writing this ...
... neglected . He would , however , observe , that it is not the knowl- edge of the duty , but the grace of prayer which is the great thing that we should desire to attain . He has often had occasion , in the course of his writing this ...
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... NEGLECT THIS DUTY . The Psalmist says , Pour out thy wrath upon the kingdoms that have not called upon thy name . Ps . lxxix , 6. Daniel ( ix , 13 , 14. ) as- cribes the evil that came on the Jews to their neglect of prayer . Those were ...
... NEGLECT THIS DUTY . The Psalmist says , Pour out thy wrath upon the kingdoms that have not called upon thy name . Ps . lxxix , 6. Daniel ( ix , 13 , 14. ) as- cribes the evil that came on the Jews to their neglect of prayer . Those were ...
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... neglects it as his daily duty . The duty of prayer may be farther proved from THE PRACTICE OF HOLY PERSONS . - I need not do more than enumerate those of old , Abraham , ( Gen. xviii , 22-32 . xxi , 33 ; ) Isaac , ( Gen. xxiv . 63 ...
... neglects it as his daily duty . The duty of prayer may be farther proved from THE PRACTICE OF HOLY PERSONS . - I need not do more than enumerate those of old , Abraham , ( Gen. xviii , 22-32 . xxi , 33 ; ) Isaac , ( Gen. xxiv . 63 ...
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... neglect God altogether at other times , are often then compelled to apply to him , and even in such a case he has heard and accepted them . Isa . xxvi , 16. 1 Kings , xxi , 29. But with a peculiarly filial confidence may those approach ...
... neglect God altogether at other times , are often then compelled to apply to him , and even in such a case he has heard and accepted them . Isa . xxvi , 16. 1 Kings , xxi , 29. But with a peculiarly filial confidence may those approach ...
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... neglect prayer , and this on various grounds . They say , GOD KNOWS WHAT I WANT WITHOUT MY ASK- ING , and he is too wise and too good to need my in- formation in order to relieve me . - This should be an argument to raise your faith and ...
... neglect prayer , and this on various grounds . They say , GOD KNOWS WHAT I WANT WITHOUT MY ASK- ING , and he is too wise and too good to need my in- formation in order to relieve me . - This should be an argument to raise your faith and ...
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Page 53 - For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man; That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith...
Page 148 - MASTERS, give unto your servants that which is just and equal ; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven.
Page 215 - And he from within shall answer and say, Trouble me not: the door is now shut, and my children are with me in bed; I cannot rise and give thee.
Page 68 - It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.
Page 157 - Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee. Peace be within thy walls, and prosperity within thy palaces. For my brethren and companions' sakes, I will now say, Peace be within thee.
Page 22 - Wherefore? Because they sought it not by faith, but as it were by the works of the law.
Page 215 - And shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night unto him, though he bear long with them ? I tell you that he will avenge them speedily.
Page 227 - Prayer is the simplest form of speech That infant lips can try ; Prayer, the sublimest strains that reach The Majesty on high. Prayer is the Christian's vital breath, The Christian's native air, His watchword at the gates of death : He enters heaven with prayer. Prayer is the contrite sinner's voice, Returning from his ways ; While angels in their songs rejoice, And cry,
Page 121 - Moses' seat. All therefore whatsoever they bid you observe, that observe and do; but do not ye after their works; for they say, and do not.