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... Saviour for pardon , peace , and strength . Some may , indeed , on the other hand , think , that by not setting the standard high enough , he has often proved his own want of devotional feeling . He is ready here to submit to those of ...
... Saviour for pardon , peace , and strength . Some may , indeed , on the other hand , think , that by not setting the standard high enough , he has often proved his own want of devotional feeling . He is ready here to submit to those of ...
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... Saviour assured his disciples , " he that loveth me shall be loved of my father , and I will love him , and will manifest myself to him . " John xiv , 21. There is an experience therefore of this presence , into which only those who ...
... Saviour assured his disciples , " he that loveth me shall be loved of my father , and I will love him , and will manifest myself to him . " John xiv , 21. There is an experience therefore of this presence , into which only those who ...
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... Saviour . This is a vain excuse , — Shall the minister give up preaching because his con- gregation seem to receive no immediate benefit ? Shall the husbandman , because the seed just sown in one part of his field has not directly ...
... Saviour . This is a vain excuse , — Shall the minister give up preaching because his con- gregation seem to receive no immediate benefit ? Shall the husbandman , because the seed just sown in one part of his field has not directly ...
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... Saviour , and not keep you from him . Will not the sick man desire to see the Physician ? Is keeping at a distance , and contemptuous and negligent conduct in an offender as likely to gain the favour of him that is offended , as a ...
... Saviour , and not keep you from him . Will not the sick man desire to see the Physician ? Is keeping at a distance , and contemptuous and negligent conduct in an offender as likely to gain the favour of him that is offended , as a ...
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... Saviour of sinners , and that it is only by his obedience many are made righteous . Instead of trusting in your prayers , you would mourn over their imperfections , and be led to trust simply , wholly , and entirely in Christ and him ...
... Saviour of sinners , and that it is only by his obedience many are made righteous . Instead of trusting in your prayers , you would mourn over their imperfections , and be led to trust simply , wholly , and entirely in Christ and him ...
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Almighty Amalek beseech thee blessing Christian Church communion of saints confess consider David desire devo devotion distractions divine duty earth eternal evil express faith family prayer Father feel fervent flesh forgive forms of prayer fulness gift give glory God's gracious grant hath hear heart heaven heavenly Holy Ghost house of God humble intercession Israel Jesus Christ Jews John xiv John xvii kingdom labour live Lord Jesus Christ Lord's prayer Luke Matt means of grace mediation mercy mind minister neglect observes obtain ourselves pardon peace petitions praise pray presence private prayer privilege promises Psalms public worship remember righteousness sabbath salvation Satan Saviour says Scriptures seek shew sinners sins sion soul spirit of prayer strength supplication teach thanksgiving thine things thou hast thoughts throne of grace thy Holy Spirit thy name tion truth wants word
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Page 17 - For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive ; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee.
Page 148 - For I know him, that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of the Lord, to do justice and judgment; that the Lord may bring upon Abraham that which he hath spoken of him.
Page 167 - 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 250 - When the poor and needy seek water, and there is none, and their tongue faileth for thirst, I the Lord will hear them, I the God of Israel will not forsake them. I will open rivers in high places, and fountains in the midst of the valleys: I will make the wilderness a pool of water, and the dry land springs of water.
Page 32 - Wherefore? Because they sought it not by faith, but as it were by the works of the law.
Page 180 - For Zion's sake will I not hold my peace, and for Jerusalem's sake I will not rest, until the righteousness thereof go forth as brightness, and the salvation thereof as a lamp that burneth.
Page 250 - I will extol Thee, my God, O King ; And I will bless Thy name for ever and ever. Every day will I bless Thee ; And I will praise Thy name for ever and ever. Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised ; And His greatness is unsearchable.
Page 39 - But ye, beloved building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost, keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.
Page vi - Thus saith the Lord, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls.
Page 288 - Being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers, Backbiters, haters of God, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents, Without understanding, covenantbreakers, without natural affection, implacable, unmerciful...