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... concerning him , either from himself or me ; and if you please to let me know your mind , your reasonable satisfac- tion shall be to my utmost power endeavoured by , Your affectionate Friend , and humble Servant , R. LEIGHTON . " That ...
... concerning him , either from himself or me ; and if you please to let me know your mind , your reasonable satisfac- tion shall be to my utmost power endeavoured by , Your affectionate Friend , and humble Servant , R. LEIGHTON . " That ...
Page xcix
... concerning the excellent bishop , which the editor was led to expect , either proved to be trivial , or could not be sufficiently authen ticated . The character of Leighton , however , it is presumed , is here placed in a clearer and ...
... concerning the excellent bishop , which the editor was led to expect , either proved to be trivial , or could not be sufficiently authen ticated . The character of Leighton , however , it is presumed , is here placed in a clearer and ...
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... concerning the true and only good , en- forces his exhortation by his example , that if they thought fit , they might follow it ; for this is the most efficacious manner of teaching . But if they would not , that he might at least enjoy ...
... concerning the true and only good , en- forces his exhortation by his example , that if they thought fit , they might follow it ; for this is the most efficacious manner of teaching . But if they would not , that he might at least enjoy ...
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... concerning true happiness ; he says not , blessed are those who rule over kingdoms : blessed are those generals who are renowned for their martial bravery and success , though he himself had both these titles to boast of . It is not the ...
... concerning true happiness ; he says not , blessed are those who rule over kingdoms : blessed are those generals who are renowned for their martial bravery and success , though he himself had both these titles to boast of . It is not the ...
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... concerning pure religion , and evangelical holiness ? Now this freedom from guile , that fair simplicity , of which the Psalmist speaks , is deservedly reckoned among the chief endowments of a pure soul , and is here named instead of ...
... concerning pure religion , and evangelical holiness ? Now this freedom from guile , that fair simplicity , of which the Psalmist speaks , is deservedly reckoned among the chief endowments of a pure soul , and is here named instead of ...
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Page 37 - I acknowledged my sin unto thee, and mine iniquity have I not hid. I said, I will confess my transgressions unto the LORD; and thou forgavest the iniquity of my sin. Selah. 6 For this shall every one that is godly pray unto thee in a time when thou mayest be found : surely hi the floods of great waters they shall not come nigh unto him.
Page 50 - OUT of the depths have I cried unto thee, O Lord. Lord, hear my voice: let thine ears be attentive to the voice of my supplications.
Page 27 - BLESSED is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. Blessed is the man unto whom the Lord imputeth not iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no guile.
Page 38 - Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice, ye righteous: and shout for joy, all ye that are upright in heart.
Page 8 - But know that the LORD hath set apart him that is godly for himself: the LORD will hear when I call unto him.
Page 165 - Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ...
Page 70 - My soul waiteth for the Lord more than they that watch for the morning : I say, more than they that watch for the morning.
Page 73 - Surely every man walketh in a vain shew : surely they are disquieted in vain : he heapeth up riches, and knoweth not who shall gather them. And now, LORD, what wait I for ? my hope is- in Thee.
Page 19 - There be many that say, Who will shew us any good ? LORD, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us.
Page 163 - Lo, these are parts of his ways: but how little a portion is heard of him?