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Page 62
And have not toe, who were once afar off, been brought nigh ? ; Be assured, that
it is a most unjustifiable neglect, if you have the ability, and do not perform this
great duty of attempting, and aiding in, the conversion of the Jews. — And to
those ...
And have not toe, who were once afar off, been brought nigh ? ; Be assured, that
it is a most unjustifiable neglect, if you have the ability, and do not perform this
great duty of attempting, and aiding in, the conversion of the Jews. — And to
those ...
Page 106
And if we are assured that there is such a state of blessedness as the Scriptures
promise, what manner of persons ought we to be in all holy conversation and
godliness ? In order, therefore, to ascertain whether we have any well-founded ...
And if we are assured that there is such a state of blessedness as the Scriptures
promise, what manner of persons ought we to be in all holy conversation and
godliness ? In order, therefore, to ascertain whether we have any well-founded ...
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of life by which they may become wise unto salvation ? If you will not do this,
though you may give all your goods to the poor to feed their bodies, rest assured
you have not that love for them which you ought to have ; nay, it is much to be
feared ...
of life by which they may become wise unto salvation ? If you will not do this,
though you may give all your goods to the poor to feed their bodies, rest assured
you have not that love for them which you ought to have ; nay, it is much to be
feared ...
Page 169
Thus had he faith in the faithfulness of God, and believing he rejoiced, and
enjoyed such peace in believing as assured and refreshed his soul : which leads
to our second head for consideration ; namely, From whence flowed those
comforts or ...
Thus had he faith in the faithfulness of God, and believing he rejoiced, and
enjoyed such peace in believing as assured and refreshed his soul : which leads
to our second head for consideration ; namely, From whence flowed those
comforts or ...
Page 174
If deprived of every earthly friend or relative, he feels assured that there is one "
who sticketh closer than a brother." Is he meek and patient ? He is assured that "
the patient abiding of the meek shall not perish for ever." Are the sorrows of his ...
If deprived of every earthly friend or relative, he feels assured that there is one "
who sticketh closer than a brother." Is he meek and patient ? He is assured that "
the patient abiding of the meek shall not perish for ever." Are the sorrows of his ...
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Page 81 - For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world ; looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ ; who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.
Page 158 - They were stoned, they were sawn asunder, were tempted, were slain with the sword : they wandered about in sheep-skins, and goat-skins ; being destitute, afflicted, tormented; 38 (Of whom the world was not worthy:) they wandered in deserts, and in mountains, and in dens and caves of the earth.
Page 34 - Then they that feared the Lord spake often one to another, and the Lord hearkened and heard it. and a book of remembrance was written before him for them that feared the Lord, and that thought upon His name.
Page ix - And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience ; .and patience, experience; and experience, hope: and hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.
Page 152 - GOD, who at sundry times, and in divers manners, spake in times past unto the fathers by the prophets, hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds.
Page 93 - The lord of that servant will come in a day when he looketh not for him, and at an hour when he is not aware, and will cut him in sunder, and will appoint him his portion with the unbelievers.
Page 21 - For what glory is it, if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye take it patiently, this is acceptable with God.
Page 141 - Therefore shall ye lay up these my words in your heart and in your soul, and bind them for a sign upon your hand, that they may be as frontlets between your eyes.
Page 93 - Blessed are those servants, whom the lord when he cometh shall find watching : verily I say unto you, that he shall gird himself, and make them to sit down to meat, and will come forth and serve them.
Page vii - If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man's religion is vain.
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| Title | Discourses and evening thoughts |
| Author | Sarah Burdett |
| Published | 1825 |
| Original from | Oxford University |
| Digitized | 7 Mar 2007 |
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