Divine conduct; or, The mystery of Providence |
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... grace . They felt as sensibly the mi- series of our souls , as of our bodies ; and nothing was more desirable to them , than that they might say in the great day , " Lord , here am I , and the children which thou hast given me . " And ...
... grace . They felt as sensibly the mi- series of our souls , as of our bodies ; and nothing was more desirable to them , than that they might say in the great day , " Lord , here am I , and the children which thou hast given me . " And ...
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... grace of God , in plucking you out , by a wonderful distinguishing hand of mercy from among the ungodly , and keeping alive the languishing sparks of grace amidst the floods of opposition . - Learn from hence , if God give you a ...
... grace of God , in plucking you out , by a wonderful distinguishing hand of mercy from among the ungodly , and keeping alive the languishing sparks of grace amidst the floods of opposition . - Learn from hence , if God give you a ...
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... ! < 6 And for you , in whose hearts grace has been planted by the blessing of educa- tion , I beseech you to admire God's good- ness to you in this providence . O what a happy lot has God cast for you ! How MYSTERY OF PROVIDENCE . 55.
... ! < 6 And for you , in whose hearts grace has been planted by the blessing of educa- tion , I beseech you to admire God's good- ness to you in this providence . O what a happy lot has God cast for you ! How MYSTERY OF PROVIDENCE . 55.
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... grace was more insensibly and indiscern- ibly instilled , by God's blessing upon pious education . In the former sort , the distinct acts of the Spirit , as illuminating , convincing , humbling , drawing them to Christ , and sealing ...
... grace was more insensibly and indiscern- ibly instilled , by God's blessing upon pious education . In the former sort , the distinct acts of the Spirit , as illuminating , convincing , humbling , drawing them to Christ , and sealing ...
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... grace of God through the blood of Christ . Not only the reading of a book , or the hearing of a minister , but , the very mis- take or forgetfulness of a minister , has been improved by Providence for this end and purpose . Augustin ...
... grace of God through the blood of Christ . Not only the reading of a book , or the hearing of a minister , but , the very mis- take or forgetfulness of a minister , has been improved by Providence for this end and purpose . Augustin ...
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afflictive providences Agabus atheistical befall betwixt blessed blood brought Cæsarea 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.