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... favoured , that of divine revelation must be considered as one of the greatest . It is the true light which irradiates the dark path of sinful men ; the faithful guide which directs them in the way they should go : and the delightful ...
... favoured , that of divine revelation must be considered as one of the greatest . It is the true light which irradiates the dark path of sinful men ; the faithful guide which directs them in the way they should go : and the delightful ...
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... favours us with , we must honour him with . Happy are they who are enabled not only to give their substance , but themselves to him . January 7 . ROMANS Viii . 35. Who shall separate us from the love of Christ ? PSALM XXXI , 5. Into ...
... favours us with , we must honour him with . Happy are they who are enabled not only to give their substance , but themselves to him . January 7 . ROMANS Viii . 35. Who shall separate us from the love of Christ ? PSALM XXXI , 5. Into ...
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... favour with some princes and men of the highest rank ; his conversation being very agreeable and facetious . He had a warm zeal for the religion which he professed , and was extremely sorry whenever he heard that any person had ...
... favour with some princes and men of the highest rank ; his conversation being very agreeable and facetious . He had a warm zeal for the religion which he professed , and was extremely sorry whenever he heard that any person had ...
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... favour and mercies , as I have been . " He was buried at Exeter , the place of his nativity . January 12 . AMOS vi . 9. I will darken the earth in a clear day . There was extreme darkness at noon in England , Jan. 12 , 1679. How easily ...
... favour and mercies , as I have been . " He was buried at Exeter , the place of his nativity . January 12 . AMOS vi . 9. I will darken the earth in a clear day . There was extreme darkness at noon in England , Jan. 12 , 1679. How easily ...
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... favoured with earthly prosperity , remember that the apostolic injunction is binding upon us both as men and as Christians . " A moderate use of worldly things ( says Dr. Bates ) is an excellent preservative from the evil of adhering to ...
... favoured with earthly prosperity , remember that the apostolic injunction is binding upon us both as men and as Christians . " A moderate use of worldly things ( says Dr. Bates ) is an excellent preservative from the evil of adhering to ...
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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.