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A change - The name of Jesus precious in my mother's estimation -Testimony of a votary of the world , when come to herself — The toiletglass - Unlearning and learning - The refining - My mother and the Bible - A sustaining Saviour ...
A change - The name of Jesus precious in my mother's estimation -Testimony of a votary of the world , when come to herself — The toiletglass - Unlearning and learning - The refining - My mother and the Bible - A sustaining Saviour ...
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Many , very many precious hours had been occupied in the completion of this specimen of needlework ; for very clever that little girl was then considered , who could mark her linen with her hair . Oh ! had a tithe of the precious time ...
Many , very many precious hours had been occupied in the completion of this specimen of needlework ; for very clever that little girl was then considered , who could mark her linen with her hair . Oh ! had a tithe of the precious time ...
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The precious subject was evidently to her an uncongenial theme , considered suitable only for solemn occasions , or when under the pressure of affliction . Alas ! my mother ! so lovely , so beloved , and yet a stranger to " the chief ...
The precious subject was evidently to her an uncongenial theme , considered suitable only for solemn occasions , or when under the pressure of affliction . Alas ! my mother ! so lovely , so beloved , and yet a stranger to " the chief ...
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The disregarded Donor " marvelled " at the ungrateful reception of the precious boon ; and there went forth the voice of Divine love calling heaven and earth to hear the melancholy complaint " I have nourished and brought up children ...
The disregarded Donor " marvelled " at the ungrateful reception of the precious boon ; and there went forth the voice of Divine love calling heaven and earth to hear the melancholy complaint " I have nourished and brought up children ...
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As soon as I had sufficiently recovered from the fever to be able to leave home , the pressing invita* " Precious Seed , " by Rev. J. Kirk . - Ward & Co. , London . tion of a dear uncle and aunt , that I EARLY RECOLLECTIONS . 13.
As soon as I had sufficiently recovered from the fever to be able to leave home , the pressing invita* " Precious Seed , " by Rev. J. Kirk . - Ward & Co. , London . tion of a dear uncle and aunt , that I EARLY RECOLLECTIONS . 13.
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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.
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| Title | Early recollections, by Bertie's mother [ - Laing] ed. by J.B. Laing |
| Author | J Byres Laing |
| Editor | J Byres Laing |
| Published | 1850 |
| Original from | Oxford University |
| Digitized | 19 Sep 2006 |
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