Divine conduct; or, The mystery of Providence |
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... better had it been for them , if their coun- try had brought forth briers and thorns , instead of gold , silver , and precious stones ; for this has been the occasion of the ruin of all their other comforts ; this has invited their ...
... better had it been for them , if their coun- try had brought forth briers and thorns , instead of gold , silver , and precious stones ; for this has been the occasion of the ruin of all their other comforts ; this has invited their ...
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... been , that our turn to be brought upon the stage of this world was graciously re- served for better days . We are not only furnished with the best room in this great house , but before we were put into it , 42 DIVINE CONDUCT , OR THE.
... been , that our turn to be brought upon the stage of this world was graciously re- served for better days . We are not only furnished with the best room in this great house , but before we were put into it , 42 DIVINE CONDUCT , OR THE.
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... laborious one , taking up the time which they would gladly employ in other and better work ; -I answer , that it is likely the wisdom of Providence foresaw this to be the most suitable and proper employment for 74 DIVINE CONDUCT , OR THE.
... laborious one , taking up the time which they would gladly employ in other and better work ; -I answer , that it is likely the wisdom of Providence foresaw this to be the most suitable and proper employment for 74 DIVINE CONDUCT , OR THE.
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... better than the riches of many wicked ; " better in the acquisition , sweeter in the fruition , and more comfortable in the account . If See then that you walk answerably to the obligations of Providence in this par- ticular . See to it ...
... better than the riches of many wicked ; " better in the acquisition , sweeter in the fruition , and more comfortable in the account . If See then that you walk answerably to the obligations of Providence in this par- ticular . See to it ...
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... better to your eternal good than you could have done , had you been left to your own option . VI . Thus you see the care Providence has had over you in respect to that civil employment to which it has guided you . We will , in the next ...
... better to your eternal good than you could have done , had you been left to your own option . VI . Thus you see the care Providence has had over you in respect to that civil employment to which it has guided you . We will , in the next ...
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afflictive providences Agabus atheistical befall betwixt blessed blood brought Cęsarea cast cerns Christ Christian Chrysos cial cies comfort concerns consider corruption creature David David waited death dence divine doubt duty earthly Egypt eternal evil expectations eyes faith fall fruits God's grace gracious hand of Providence hath heart heaven Hence holiness humble instruments Israel Jeroboam Jerusalem lives Lord Lord's manifold recorded means meditation melt ment mercies mitation nature ness never outward perform all things performance of Providence praise pray prayers prevent promise prosperity Prov Provi Psal Psalm purge reason riences ruin saints salvation sanctified Satan scripture sider sinful smite soever soul spirit spiritual mer straits sure rule sweet temptation tender thee thine thoughts timate tions troubles truth turn unto vanity vidence vile wait wherein whilst wicked wisdom word yourselves
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Page 84 - When the poor and needy seek water, and there is none, and their tongue faileth for thirst, I the Lord will hear them, I the God of Israel will not forsake them. I will open rivers in high places, and fountains in the midst of the valleys: I will make the wilderness a pool of water, and the dry land springs of water.
Page 167 - Jesus said unto them, Take heed and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees.
Page 110 - Behold, the nations are as a drop of a bucket, and are counted as the small dust of the balance : behold, he taketh up the isles as a very little thing.
Page 3 - BE MERCIFUL unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soul trusteth in thee: yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities be overpast. 2 I will cry unto God most high; unto God that performeth all things for me.
Page 77 - Art thou called being a servant '( care not for it : but if thou mayest be made free, use it rather.
Page 78 - Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them : they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate.
Page 146 - Rejoice. Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand. Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Page 93 - I said, I shall not see the LORD, Even the LORD, in the land of the living : I shall behold man no more With the inhabitants of the world.
Page 159 - The works of the LORD are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein.
Page 29 - A man's heart deviseth his way : but the LORD directeth his steps.