Early recollections, by Bertie's mother [ - Laing] ed. by J.B. Laing1850 |
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... scenes of childhood's home . Again would I recall thee as thou wert , when , in all my childish sorrows , I pil- lowed my young head upon thy breast , and - soothed by the gentle cadences of love - slept , and forgot my half - imagined ...
... scenes of childhood's home . Again would I recall thee as thou wert , when , in all my childish sorrows , I pil- lowed my young head upon thy breast , and - soothed by the gentle cadences of love - slept , and forgot my half - imagined ...
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... of the building , and lo ! -the chief corner- stone of the foundation was wanting ! On this discovery he awoke in alarm , to meditate , to weep , to pray . It was at this time that a few scenes occurred 30 EARLY RECOLLECTIONS .
... of the building , and lo ! -the chief corner- stone of the foundation was wanting ! On this discovery he awoke in alarm , to meditate , to weep , to pray . It was at this time that a few scenes occurred 30 EARLY RECOLLECTIONS .
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Laing J Byres Laing. It was at this time that a few scenes occurred , which are engraven on my memory in indelible lines . My father , who was about leaving home for a few weeks - compelled to this temporary absence by unavoidable ...
Laing J Byres Laing. It was at this time that a few scenes occurred , which are engraven on my memory in indelible lines . My father , who was about leaving home for a few weeks - compelled to this temporary absence by unavoidable ...
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... scene in the afternoon of that day , to which this was only the prelude . The hour was fast approaching , that my father must leave . My anxious heart was heavy with mingled and indescribable emotions ; but , alas ! the ingredients of ...
... scene in the afternoon of that day , to which this was only the prelude . The hour was fast approaching , that my father must leave . My anxious heart was heavy with mingled and indescribable emotions ; but , alas ! the ingredients of ...
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... scene of many sighs and tears , with prayers choked in the utterance , and ascending as incense which has left the censer . Now that same chamber is redolent with the fragrance of the myrtle , the rose , and the lily ; sweet smelling ...
... scene of many sighs and tears , with prayers choked in the utterance , and ascending as incense which has left the censer . Now that same chamber is redolent with the fragrance of the myrtle , the rose , and the lily ; sweet smelling ...
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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.