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... father , as for giving me a son in an age when he can have an Aristotle for his instructor . ' How much more may the Christian feel grateful , not only that God has given him life and rational faculties , but that he has Christ for his ...
... father , as for giving me a son in an age when he can have an Aristotle for his instructor . ' How much more may the Christian feel grateful , not only that God has given him life and rational faculties , but that he has Christ for his ...
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... Father , " says he , " Don't the brethren eat to - day ? " " O yes , " replied the abbot , " they have eaten plentifully . " Then , how is it , Father , " said the monk , " that you did not call me to partake with them ? " " Because ...
... Father , " says he , " Don't the brethren eat to - day ? " " O yes , " replied the abbot , " they have eaten plentifully . " Then , how is it , Father , " said the monk , " that you did not call me to partake with them ? " " Because ...
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... father , and who had lost their whole fortunes in his service , still continued to pine in want and oblivion ; while in the mean time their perse cutors , who had acquired fortunes during the civil war FEBRUARY VI . 33.
... father , and who had lost their whole fortunes in his service , still continued to pine in want and oblivion ; while in the mean time their perse cutors , who had acquired fortunes during the civil war FEBRUARY VI . 33.
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... father to Israel . Our Father . This great man's character and success are so well known that we need say nothing here . The following account will afford us an illustration of the above passages . He was one day catechising some coun ...
... father to Israel . Our Father . This great man's character and success are so well known that we need say nothing here . The following account will afford us an illustration of the above passages . He was one day catechising some coun ...
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... Father's rack . " Thus we find God supports his people in the midst of their greatest difficulties , by giving them a view of his great love , intimate relations , and all - sufficient grace ! February 19 . JAMES V. 12. But above all ...
... Father's rack . " Thus we find God supports his people in the midst of their greatest difficulties , by giving them a view of his great love , intimate relations , and all - sufficient grace ! February 19 . JAMES V. 12. But above all ...
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Page 39 - And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life.
Page 281 - I turned, nothing appeared but danger and difficulty. I saw myself in the midst of a vast wilderness in the depth of the rainy season, naked and alone, surrounded by savage animals, and men still more savage.
Page 291 - I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that He is able to keep that which I have committed to Him against that day.
Page 277 - ... had I but served God as diligently as I have served the king, he would not have given me over in my gray hairs.
Page 237 - May the great God whom I worship, grant to my country, and for the benefit of Europe in general, a great and glorious victory, and may no misconduct in any one tarnish it, and may humanity after victory be the predominant feature in the British fleet! For myself individually, I commit my life to Him that made me, and may His blessing alight on my endeavours for serving my country faithfully!
Page 133 - And John answered and said, Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name ; and we forbade him, because he followeth not with us.
Page 264 - Whose adorning, let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel ; but let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.
Page 194 - And when he was come near, he beheld the city, and wept over it, saying, If thou hadst known, even thou, at least in this thy day, the things which belong unto thy peace ! but now they are hid from thine eyes.
Page 66 - And the Syrians had gone out by companies, and had brought away captive out of the land of Israel a little maid ; and she waited on Naaman's wife.
Page 259 - And let us not be weary in well-doing : for in due season we shall reap if we faint not.