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... servants , he explained the principle on which he proceeded . While the child lived , he fasted and wept for mercy ; but " now he is dead , wherefore should I fast ? Can I bring him back again ? I shall go to him , but he shall not ...
... servants , he explained the principle on which he proceeded . While the child lived , he fasted and wept for mercy ; but " now he is dead , wherefore should I fast ? Can I bring him back again ? I shall go to him , but he shall not ...
Page 26
... servants , and say that everybody must be aware of its truth , but he cannot act like David . And why ? Because he has not the habit of religion . His faith will not come upon him , with all its power and comforts , like a flash of ...
... servants , and say that everybody must be aware of its truth , but he cannot act like David . And why ? Because he has not the habit of religion . His faith will not come upon him , with all its power and comforts , like a flash of ...
Page 47
... servant hid his lord's talent in a napkin . This sin be far from us , as regards one of the greatest of our gifts ! By words and works we can but teach or influence a few ; by our prayers we may benefit the whole world , and every ...
... servant hid his lord's talent in a napkin . This sin be far from us , as regards one of the greatest of our gifts ! By words and works we can but teach or influence a few ; by our prayers we may benefit the whole world , and every ...
Page 55
... servants , " those things which be profitable " for them . And , finally , ( 17-24 , ) the death and restora- tion of the widow's son , gave her assurance that this " never failing providence " would sustain her , 55.
... servants , " those things which be profitable " for them . And , finally , ( 17-24 , ) the death and restora- tion of the widow's son , gave her assurance that this " never failing providence " would sustain her , 55.
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... servant of God , and the half hardened and profligate , but yet intimidated , tyrant , is truly characteristic of both parties ( verses 16-18 ) . The fierce and ma- lignant question of the tyrant , and the undaunted and searching answer ...
... servant of God , and the half hardened and profligate , but yet intimidated , tyrant , is truly characteristic of both parties ( verses 16-18 ) . The fierce and ma- lignant question of the tyrant , and the undaunted and searching answer ...
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Page 55 - But I tell you of a truth, many widows were in Israel in the days of Elias, when the heaven was shut up three years and six months, when great famine was throughout all the land ; but unto none of them was Elias sent, save unto Sarepta a city of Sidon, unto a woman that was a widow. And many lepers were in Israel in the time of Eliseus the prophet, and none of them was cleansed, saving Naaman the Syrian.
Page 119 - Be strong and courageous, be not afraid nor dismayed for the king of Assyria, nor for all the multitude that is with him: for there be more with us than with him : with him is an arm of flesh ; but with us is the Lord our God to help us, and to fight our battles.
Page 108 - But who am I, and what is my people, that we should be able to offer so willingly after this sort ? for all things come of thee, and of thine own have we given thee.
Page 354 - Now the God of peace that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, make you perfect in every good work to do His will, working in you that which is well pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to "Whom be glory for ever and ever, amen
Page 294 - The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.
Page 170 - Where'er I roam, whatever realms to see, My heart untravell'd fondly turns to thee ; Still to my brother turns, with ceaseless pain, And drags at each remove a lengthening chain.
Page 106 - My soul hath a desire and longing to enter into the courts of the Lord : my heart and my flesh rejoice in the living God.
Page 294 - There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing : there is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great riches.
Page 170 - Where all the ruddy family around Laugh at the jests or pranks that never fail , Or sigh with pity at some mournful tale ; Or press the bashful stranger to his food, And learn the luxury of doing good.
Page 108 - Both riches and honour come of thee, and thou reignest over all ; and in thine hand is power and might ; and in thine hand it is to make great, and to give strength unto all.