Memoir of the Rev. Elias CorneliusPerkins & Marvin, 1833 - 360 pages |
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Page vii
... . The few brief extracts which are given from the reports of the Education Society , are favorable speci- mens of his style of writing , and they will serve to give a connected , though condensed view of the history vii.
... . The few brief extracts which are given from the reports of the Education Society , are favorable speci- mens of his style of writing , and they will serve to give a connected , though condensed view of the history vii.
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... given stability of character , or some favorable circumstances have existed with respect to associates . It is my impression , that the studies to which he attached himself with special interest , gave a fixedness of character to his ...
... given stability of character , or some favorable circumstances have existed with respect to associates . It is my impression , that the studies to which he attached himself with special interest , gave a fixedness of character to his ...
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... given up my hope . But God who hath been abundant in mercy , hath been gracious , and not rewarded me according to my desert . I am what I am by his sovereign grace alone ; every step of the Christian in his course , proves the neces ...
... given up my hope . But God who hath been abundant in mercy , hath been gracious , and not rewarded me according to my desert . I am what I am by his sovereign grace alone ; every step of the Christian in his course , proves the neces ...
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... doubt not but you are enabled to use this language of faith through the grace given to you from above . Will you then remember your unworthy friend and brother in your supplications at the throne of your divine Master and 30 MEMOIR OF.
... doubt not but you are enabled to use this language of faith through the grace given to you from above . Will you then remember your unworthy friend and brother in your supplications at the throne of your divine Master and 30 MEMOIR OF.
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... given unreservedly to thee , and we be fitted for thy presence in glory . " In June , he thus mentions a proposal for a general concert of prayer in behalf of colleges . " A plan is on foot for establishing a concert for prayer in all ...
... given unreservedly to thee , and we be fitted for thy presence in glory . " In June , he thus mentions a proposal for a general concert of prayer in behalf of colleges . " A plan is on foot for establishing a concert for prayer in all ...
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Page 139 - Thy way is in the sea, and thy path in the great waters, and thy footsteps are not known.
Page 275 - Praise him, ye heavens of heavens, And ye waters that be above the heavens. Let them praise the name of the LORD: For he commanded, and they were created.
Page 263 - Twas thine own genius gave the final blow, And help'd to plant the wound that laid thee low: So the struck eagle, stretch'd upon the plain, No more through rolling clouds to soar again, View'd his own feather on the fatal dart, And wing'd the shaft that...
Page 331 - Verily I say unto you ; There is no man that hath left house, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my sake, and the gospel's, but he shall receive an hundred-fold now in this time, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecutions, and in the world to come eternal life.
Page 291 - Giving no offence in any thing, that the ministry be not blamed : 4 But in all things approving ourselves as the ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses, 5 In stripes, in imprisonments, in tumults, in labours, in watchings, in fastings; 6 By pureness, by knowledge, by long-suffering, by kindness, by the Holy Ghost, by love unfeigned...
Page 342 - Oh that my head were waters, and mine eyes a fountain of tears, that I might weep day and night for the slain of the daughter of my people...
Page 275 - He telleth the number of the stars; he calleth them all by their names. Great is our Lord, and of great power: his understanding is infinite.
Page 291 - Who through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions. Quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, waxed valiant in fight, turned to flight the armies of the aliens.
Page 344 - Except a man be born again, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God,
Page 331 - Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time. Casting all your care upon him, for he careth for you.