Early recollections, by Bertie's mother [ - Laing] ed. by J.B. Laing1850 |
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... earth sank beneath her feet , to " Allure to brighter worlds . " It was about this period that my father had a dream of beautiful but most affecting signification , which , according to the best of my recollection , he thus described ...
... earth sank beneath her feet , to " Allure to brighter worlds . " It was about this period that my father had a dream of beautiful but most affecting signification , which , according to the best of my recollection , he thus described ...
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... earth , and our glory above , Shot many a pang through that bosom of love ! Hosannah to Jesus ! He bore all our pains : The ransom that frees us Was pressed from his veins ; The blood for our cleansing , the balm for our smart , Were ...
... earth , and our glory above , Shot many a pang through that bosom of love ! Hosannah to Jesus ! He bore all our pains : The ransom that frees us Was pressed from his veins ; The blood for our cleansing , the balm for our smart , Were ...
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... earth ; the time of the singing of birds is come , and the voice of the turtle is heard in our land . " " Beauty had been given for ashes , the oil of joy for mourning , and the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness . " " I held ...
... earth ; the time of the singing of birds is come , and the voice of the turtle is heard in our land . " " Beauty had been given for ashes , the oil of joy for mourning , and the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness . " " I held ...
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... earth - earthly ; she had now to become holy and heavenly . Her delights had been centered in a world that passeth away with the lust thereof ; — she had loved that world . And now she was called to set her affections on things above ...
... earth - earthly ; she had now to become holy and heavenly . Her delights had been centered in a world that passeth away with the lust thereof ; — she had loved that world . And now she was called to set her affections on things above ...
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... earth ! But oh ! what a heaven must it be , where he is seen in all his glory ! Oh ! let me but find a place in thy blest abode ; even if it be the meanest ; let me be there , and see and hear my Saviour ! " " Now no chastening for the ...
... earth ! But oh ! what a heaven must it be , where he is seen in all his glory ! Oh ! let me but find a place in thy blest abode ; even if it be the meanest ; let me be there , and see and hear my Saviour ! " " Now no chastening for the ...
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Page 37 - And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation ; to wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them, and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation.
Page 43 - Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt. But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.
Page 12 - And he was withdrawn from them about a stone's cast, and kneeled down, and prayed, saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me : nevertheless, not my will, but thine be done.
Page 37 - Be it known unto you therefore, men and brethren, that through this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins : and by him all that believe are justified from all things, from which ye could not be justified by the law of Moses.
Page 38 - Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation : he that believeth shall not make haste.
Page 29 - Say unto them, As I live, saith the Lord God, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live: turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, O house of Israel...
Page 70 - HEAR, O heavens, and give ear, O earth: For the Lord hath spoken, I have nourished and brought up children, And they have rebelled against me. The ox knoweth his owner, And the ass his master's crib: But Israel doth not know, My people doth not consider.
Page 49 - It is good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn thy statutes.
Page 11 - When He lived on earth abased, Friend of sinners was His name ; Now, above all glory raised, He rejoices in the same ; Still He calls them brethren, friends, And to all their wants attends.