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... heaven , to remain almost invisible in shadowy indistinctness , we should so steadily in faith fix our view upon it , as to discern its form and substance , to be impressed with its unques- tionable 54 THE GRACIOUS PERMISSION .
... heaven , to remain almost invisible in shadowy indistinctness , we should so steadily in faith fix our view upon it , as to discern its form and substance , to be impressed with its unques- tionable 54 THE GRACIOUS PERMISSION .
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... faith is not weakened , nor our hope discouraged , nor our comfort dried up by such things coming to pass . If we have in real earnest set our affection upon things above , not on things on the earth ; it will be a light matter to part ...
... faith is not weakened , nor our hope discouraged , nor our comfort dried up by such things coming to pass . If we have in real earnest set our affection upon things above , not on things on the earth ; it will be a light matter to part ...
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... faith of some has sustained from the violence of the persecutor and the cavils of the unbeliever , the very neglect of religion , evident in the conduct of so many , has been a sore let and hinderance in the way of the feeble Christian ...
... faith of some has sustained from the violence of the persecutor and the cavils of the unbeliever , the very neglect of religion , evident in the conduct of so many , has been a sore let and hinderance in the way of the feeble Christian ...
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... faith and prayer towards the heavenly Zion . And what though it must be confessed in sorrow , that the greater number appear to be walking in the way of death ; what though , without presuming to judge of individuals , we cannot shut ...
... faith and prayer towards the heavenly Zion . And what though it must be confessed in sorrow , that the greater number appear to be walking in the way of death ; what though , without presuming to judge of individuals , we cannot shut ...
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... faith . When we retire to our chambers to bow before the mercy - seat of God , useful it will be to remem- ber , how many at the self same moment are with pure hearts and minds making their supplications before Him ; profitable to call ...
... faith . When we retire to our chambers to bow before the mercy - seat of God , useful it will be to remem- ber , how many at the self same moment are with pure hearts and minds making their supplications before Him ; profitable to call ...
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Page 141 - If a son shall ask bread of any of you that is a father, will he give him a stone ? or if he ask a fish, will he for a fish give him a serpent ? or if he shall ask an egg, will he offer him a scorpion ? If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him ? " And he was casting out a devil, and it was dumb.
Page 147 - And he said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled which were written in the law of Moses, and in the Prophets, and in the Psalms concerning me.
Page 104 - And every one that hath forsaken houses, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name's sake, shall receive an hundredfold, and shall inherit everlasting life.
Page 192 - For verily I say unto you, That many prophets and righteous men have desired to see those things which ye see, and have not seen them; and to hear those things which ye hear, and have not heard them.
Page 308 - THE Lord hear thee in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob defend thee; Send thee help from the sanctuary, and strengthen thee out of Zion...
Page vi - But my words and my statutes, which I commanded my servants the prophets, did they not...
Page 289 - Look well if there be any way of wickedness in me ; and lead me in the way everlasting.
Page 263 - Although the fig tree shall not blossom, neither shall fruit be in the vines; the labour of the olive shall fail, and the fields shall yield no meat; the flock shall be cut off from the fold, and there shall be no herd in the stalls: 18 Yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will joy in the God of my salvation.
Page vi - Thine own wickedness shall correct thee, and thy backslidings shall reprove thee: know therefore and see that it is an evil thing and bitter, that thou hast forsaken the Lord thy God, and that my fear is not in thee, saith the Lord God of Hosts.
Page 88 - For innumerable evils have compassed me about: mine iniquities have taken hold upon me, so that I am not able to look up; they are more than the hairs of mine head: therefore my heart faileth me.