Divine conduct; or, The mystery of Providence |
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... come the more sweet to their souls by making their con- dition so restless in the world . This is pleasant to observe in general ; but to record and note the par- ticular designs of Providence upon ourselves , with what profound wisdom ...
... come the more sweet to their souls by making their con- dition so restless in the world . This is pleasant to observe in general ; but to record and note the par- ticular designs of Providence upon ourselves , with what profound wisdom ...
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... comes from a root , that signifies both to perfect , and to desist or cease ; for when a business is performed and perfected , the agent then ceases and ' desists from work- ing . To such a happy issue the Lord had brought all his ...
... comes from a root , that signifies both to perfect , and to desist or cease ; for when a business is performed and perfected , the agent then ceases and ' desists from work- ing . To such a happy issue the Lord had brought all his ...
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... come , and the way through which we were led to it . There the saints shall have a ra- vishing view of that beautiful frame ; and every part shall be distinctly discerned , as it had its particular use , and as it was connected with the ...
... come , and the way through which we were led to it . There the saints shall have a ra- vishing view of that beautiful frame ; and every part shall be distinctly discerned , as it had its particular use , and as it was connected with the ...
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... comes it to pass that so many signal mercies and deliverances have be- fallen the people of God , above the power and against the course of natural causes ; to make way for which , there has been a suspension and stop put to the course ...
... comes it to pass that so many signal mercies and deliverances have be- fallen the people of God , above the power and against the course of natural causes ; to make way for which , there has been a suspension and stop put to the course ...
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John Flavel. course of nature and the force of natural causes , how then comes it to pass that men are turned out of the way of evil , to which they were driving on with full speed ? Good men have been engaged in the way to their own ...
John Flavel. course of nature and the force of natural causes , how then comes it to pass that men are turned out of the way of evil , to which they were driving on with full speed ? Good men have been engaged in the way to their own ...
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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.