Early recollections, by Bertie's mother [ - Laing] ed. by J.B. Laing1850 |
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... desire , that the thousands who were living , as she had done , in forgetfulness of God , might hear her testimony concerning the vanity of the world , the deceitfulness of sin , and the sufficiency of the " truth as it is in Jesus " to ...
... desire , that the thousands who were living , as she had done , in forgetfulness of God , might hear her testimony concerning the vanity of the world , the deceitfulness of sin , and the sufficiency of the " truth as it is in Jesus " to ...
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... desire to look into her eyes , and kiss her downy - looking cheeks , but had to be satisfied at that time with the kiss , and to wait for the examination until another time ; when the old , fussy , homely sort of woman , who was ...
... desire to look into her eyes , and kiss her downy - looking cheeks , but had to be satisfied at that time with the kiss , and to wait for the examination until another time ; when the old , fussy , homely sort of woman , who was ...
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... desire to depart , and another to remain . I loved these kind , dear , adopted friends much -- but those at home still more . And as my visit was extended beyond all intended bounds , I returned with my beloved father to my own loved ...
... desire to depart , and another to remain . I loved these kind , dear , adopted friends much -- but those at home still more . And as my visit was extended beyond all intended bounds , I returned with my beloved father to my own loved ...
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... desire to flee from the wrath to come . Every false refuge and hiding - place she had been driven out of ; their sandy foundations being carefully detected and exposed to her view . Hence arose the desire for a sure refuge . This was ...
... desire to flee from the wrath to come . Every false refuge and hiding - place she had been driven out of ; their sandy foundations being carefully detected and exposed to her view . Hence arose the desire for a sure refuge . This was ...
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... desire to see a minister , which was immediately gratified . He was a zealous and good man ; but , strange to say , he also failed to make known to her the simple Gospel . My mother now grew more intensely anxious , and thought of an ...
... desire to see a minister , which was immediately gratified . He was a zealous and good man ; but , strange to say , he also failed to make known to her the simple Gospel . My mother now grew more intensely anxious , and thought of an ...
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Page 37 - And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation ; to wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them, and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation.
Page 43 - Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt. But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.
Page 12 - And he was withdrawn from them about a stone's cast, and kneeled down, and prayed, saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me : nevertheless, not my will, but thine be done.
Page 37 - Be it known unto you therefore, men and brethren, that through this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins : and by him all that believe are justified from all things, from which ye could not be justified by the law of Moses.
Page 38 - Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation : he that believeth shall not make haste.
Page 29 - Say unto them, As I live, saith the Lord God, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live: turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, O house of Israel...
Page 70 - HEAR, O heavens, and give ear, O earth: For the Lord hath spoken, I have nourished and brought up children, And they have rebelled against me. The ox knoweth his owner, And the ass his master's crib: But Israel doth not know, My people doth not consider.
Page 49 - It is good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn thy statutes.
Page 11 - When He lived on earth abased, Friend of sinners was His name ; Now, above all glory raised, He rejoices in the same ; Still He calls them brethren, friends, And to all their wants attends.