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... taken into the most sensible endearments and embraces of it . As afflictions abound , consolations much more abound . There is one more than a conqueror , when pressed above measure . He that embraced the stake , and said , Welcome the ...
... taken into the most sensible endearments and embraces of it . As afflictions abound , consolations much more abound . There is one more than a conqueror , when pressed above measure . He that embraced the stake , and said , Welcome the ...
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... taken this opportunity in the last moment of his life , when his commands , he sup- posed , would be regarded as sacred and inviolable , to re- iterate that desire ; and that his mild spirit thus termi- nated its present course by an ...
... taken this opportunity in the last moment of his life , when his commands , he sup- posed , would be regarded as sacred and inviolable , to re- iterate that desire ; and that his mild spirit thus termi- nated its present course by an ...
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... taken up by boats from the land . Alas , who can tell what a day may bring forth . Surely those who were saved , might with propriety adopt the text we have chosen , and say , " If the Lord had not been on their side , the waters had ...
... taken up by boats from the land . Alas , who can tell what a day may bring forth . Surely those who were saved , might with propriety adopt the text we have chosen , and say , " If the Lord had not been on their side , the waters had ...
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... taken away . Like the Apostle , he looked upon the cross as the way to the crown . He proceeded to the place of execution with much apparent courage and comfort . When he came to the place , he fell to the ground and prayed . He then ...
... taken away . Like the Apostle , he looked upon the cross as the way to the crown . He proceeded to the place of execution with much apparent courage and comfort . When he came to the place , he fell to the ground and prayed . He then ...
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... taken place in his son , and on inquiry the son told him all the circumstances and signal blessings which had attended my preaching . " Son , " said the old man , " I wish I could hear the man myself ; Do you think I can ride so far ...
... taken place in his son , and on inquiry the son told him all the circumstances and signal blessings which had attended my preaching . " Son , " said the old man , " I wish I could hear the man myself ; Do you think I can ride so far ...
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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.