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... interval of seven days , the innocent sufferer's back and face being yet excoriated and disfigured , was inflicted with unrelenting severity . Many of the spectators , and even some of his enemies , were touched with compassion iv LIFE OF.
... interval of seven days , the innocent sufferer's back and face being yet excoriated and disfigured , was inflicted with unrelenting severity . Many of the spectators , and even some of his enemies , were touched with compassion iv LIFE OF.
Page iv
... seven days , the inno- cent sufferer's back and face being yet exco- riated and disfigured , was inflicted with unre- lenting severity . Many of the spectators , and even some of his enemies , were touched with compassion iv LIFE OF.
... seven days , the inno- cent sufferer's back and face being yet exco- riated and disfigured , was inflicted with unre- lenting severity . Many of the spectators , and even some of his enemies , were touched with compassion iv LIFE OF.
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... criticism , which only levels a few inequalities of the sur- face , sinks a shaft , and brings forth precious ore from the mine below . By a masterly stroke , often unexpectedly , and always in the most na- tural lxxxii LIFE OF.
... criticism , which only levels a few inequalities of the sur- face , sinks a shaft , and brings forth precious ore from the mine below . By a masterly stroke , often unexpectedly , and always in the most na- tural lxxxii LIFE OF.
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... face of the preacher is anointed with the oil of gladness , shines with heavenly lustre , and diffuses fragrance all around . One cannot read a page , without being moved and refreshed : a soft balmy sensation thrills through the soul ...
... face of the preacher is anointed with the oil of gladness , shines with heavenly lustre , and diffuses fragrance all around . One cannot read a page , without being moved and refreshed : a soft balmy sensation thrills through the soul ...
Page xci
... work righteousness ; those who remember him in his ways ; and ask the way to Sion , with their faces thitherwards . Discourses , in which religious experience and religious exercise are totally omitted , or scarcely BISHOP LEIGHTON . xci.
... work righteousness ; those who remember him in his ways ; and ask the way to Sion , with their faces thitherwards . Discourses , in which religious experience and religious exercise are totally omitted , or scarcely BISHOP LEIGHTON . xci.
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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?