Early recollections, by Bertie's mother [ - Laing] ed. by J.B. Laing1850 |
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... London , I was in great danger of being led away from my first love , by the sudden glitter and glare that are met with in this emporium of evil recreations and indulgences . But the tears and prayers of Char- lotte 18 EARLY RECOLLECTIONS .
... London , I was in great danger of being led away from my first love , by the sudden glitter and glare that are met with in this emporium of evil recreations and indulgences . But the tears and prayers of Char- lotte 18 EARLY RECOLLECTIONS .
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Laing J Byres Laing. indulgences . But the tears and prayers of Char- lotte were the means , in my heavenly Father's hands , of restraining my wandering feet . Thus did He return the care of her soul into mine own bosom with abundant ...
Laing J Byres Laing. indulgences . But the tears and prayers of Char- lotte were the means , in my heavenly Father's hands , of restraining my wandering feet . Thus did He return the care of her soul into mine own bosom with abundant ...
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... prayer to that blessed Saviour who died to redeem me from all iniquity ! I knew and felt that I had done wrong - very far wrong - in yield- ing to the persuasions of my mother and her friends , and consenting to their proposal ; but I ...
... prayer to that blessed Saviour who died to redeem me from all iniquity ! I knew and felt that I had done wrong - very far wrong - in yield- ing to the persuasions of my mother and her friends , and consenting to their proposal ; but I ...
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... prayers of the preceding night . When I went down to the parlour , my mother immediately perceived that there was some- thing wrong , and anxiously inquired what was the matter ? I pointed to my throat , and shook my head . In great ...
... prayers of the preceding night . When I went down to the parlour , my mother immediately perceived that there was some- thing wrong , and anxiously inquired what was the matter ? I pointed to my throat , and shook my head . In great ...
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... prayers and bloody sweat . And when , in my imaginary route , I reached at length the shores of England , I wept because the travels were all told . " I trod where the Twelve in their wayfaring trod , I stood where they stood with the ...
... prayers and bloody sweat . And when , in my imaginary route , I reached at length the shores of England , I wept because the travels were all told . " I trod where the Twelve in their wayfaring trod , I stood where they stood with 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.