Divine conduct; or, The mystery of Providence |
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... means , much of heaven into your souls in the way thither . How great a pleasure is it to discern how the most wise God is providentially steering all to the port of his own praise and his people's happi- ness , whilst the whole world ...
... means , much of heaven into your souls in the way thither . How great a pleasure is it to discern how the most wise God is providentially steering all to the port of his own praise and his people's happi- ness , whilst the whole world ...
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... means of defence or escape before him , but the Most High is not limited to means . The experience of his providence hi- therto also encourages him ; " Unto God that performeth all things for me . " The word which we translate 66 ...
... means of defence or escape before him , but the Most High is not limited to means . The experience of his providence hi- therto also encourages him ; " Unto God that performeth all things for me . " The word which we translate 66 ...
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... mean time , live like atheists , and both think , and act as if there were no such things . But if it be indeed so , that the affairs of the world in general , and more especially those of the saints , are not conducted by divine ...
... mean time , live like atheists , and both think , and act as if there were no such things . But if it be indeed so , that the affairs of the world in general , and more especially those of the saints , are not conducted by divine ...
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... means which were intentionally employed for their ruin ? These things are as much contrary to the intention of their enemies , as they are above their own expectations ; yet such things are not rare in the world . Was not the envy of ...
... means which were intentionally employed for their ruin ? These things are as much contrary to the intention of their enemies , as they are above their own expectations ; yet such things are not rare in the world . Was not the envy of ...
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... means and instruments employed for mercy to the people of God are considered , who can but confess , that as there are instru- ments of all sorts and sizes in the power of Providence , so there is a most skilful hand that uses them ...
... means and instruments employed for mercy to the people of God are considered , who can but confess , that as there are instru- ments of all sorts and sizes in the power of Providence , so there is a most skilful hand that uses them ...
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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.