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... desire to plead the cause of the poor and oppressed .. Being only twenty one years of age , and knowing the connection of the culprit , he was fully aware that his stepping forward in this cause would expose him to the frowns of the ...
... desire to plead the cause of the poor and oppressed .. Being only twenty one years of age , and knowing the connection of the culprit , he was fully aware that his stepping forward in this cause would expose him to the frowns of the ...
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... desire ; and that his mild spirit thus termi- nated its present course by an act of benevolence to his greatest enemies . January 31 . GENESIS iii . 6. And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food , and that it was pleasant to ...
... desire ; and that his mild spirit thus termi- nated its present course by an act of benevolence to his greatest enemies . January 31 . GENESIS iii . 6. And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food , and that it was pleasant to ...
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... desire it , -eat of it , -and die . We may think there is no harm in such a thing , - ' tis only a little sin ; but who would eat even a little poi- son ? The least sin , if not forgiven , will ruin our souls for ever . This is fruit ...
... desire it , -eat of it , -and die . We may think there is no harm in such a thing , - ' tis only a little sin ; but who would eat even a little poi- son ? The least sin , if not forgiven , will ruin our souls for ever . This is fruit ...
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... desire to depart and to be with Christ . Mrs. Rowe died 1737. " The righteous , " says Solo- mon , " hath hope in his death . " The sublime concep- tions he has formed of the glories of a future state , and his firm dependence on Him ...
... desire to depart and to be with Christ . Mrs. Rowe died 1737. " The righteous , " says Solo- mon , " hath hope in his death . " The sublime concep- tions he has formed of the glories of a future state , and his firm dependence on Him ...
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... desire to know nothing but Jesus Christ and him crucified ! This wisdom , whose fruits are peace in life , consolation in death , and everlast . ing salvation after death , -this I would trace , this I would seek , this I would explore ...
... desire to know nothing but Jesus Christ and him crucified ! This wisdom , whose fruits are peace in life , consolation in death , and everlast . ing salvation after death , -this I would trace , this I would seek , this I would explore ...
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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.