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... mind or body have been relieved by his be- nevolence . It may be faid of this excellent man as of the good Jofias , " The remem- brance of him is like the compo fition of the perfume made by the art of the Apothecary : it is fweet as ...
... mind or body have been relieved by his be- nevolence . It may be faid of this excellent man as of the good Jofias , " The remem- brance of him is like the compo fition of the perfume made by the art of the Apothecary : it is fweet as ...
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... minds , and that , in the true Spirit of devotion , each of you is ready to exclaim , My Soul long- eth , yea even ... mind to turn inward on itself . Confcience will take the advantage of Solitude , to place before our Eyes a train of ...
... minds , and that , in the true Spirit of devotion , each of you is ready to exclaim , My Soul long- eth , yea even ... mind to turn inward on itself . Confcience will take the advantage of Solitude , to place before our Eyes a train of ...
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... mind , were often too weak to oppofe the Encroach- ments of corrupt Inclination . But religion fupplies thefe deficiencies of nature ; and when we hear the Apostle earnestly enquire O wretch- ed man that I am , who fhall deliver me from ...
... mind , were often too weak to oppofe the Encroach- ments of corrupt Inclination . But religion fupplies thefe deficiencies of nature ; and when we hear the Apostle earnestly enquire O wretch- ed man that I am , who fhall deliver me from ...
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... Minds of the faculty of thought ; you must debase your reafon below that of the most unin- formed Savage ; and by an Effort , much greater than that which would have have established your Faith , you muft totally appeafe or 14 The ...
... Minds of the faculty of thought ; you must debase your reafon below that of the most unin- formed Savage ; and by an Effort , much greater than that which would have have established your Faith , you muft totally appeafe or 14 The ...
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... mind gradually finks within him ; every good principle takes its departure from his heart , and leaves him a prey to the violence of evil Inclination , till he becomes fast bound in the captivity of Sin , the unhappy Child of Mifery and ...
... mind gradually finks within him ; every good principle takes its departure from his heart , and leaves him a prey to the violence of evil Inclination , till he becomes fast bound in the captivity of Sin , the unhappy Child of Mifery and ...
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Page 124 - And said to the mountains and rocks, Fall on us, and hide us from the face of him that sitteth on the throne, and from the wrath of the Lamb: For the great day of his wrath is come; and who shall be able to stand?
Page 64 - The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek ; he hath sent me to bind up the broken-hearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound ; to proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord...
Page 89 - Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil men. Avoid it, pass not by it, turn from it, and pass away.
Page 64 - God ; to comfort all that mourn ; to appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness ; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that he might be glorified.
Page 90 - Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the LORD, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you, And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters saith the LORD Almighty...
Page 29 - My soul waiteth for the Lord more than they that watch for the morning: I say, more than they that watch for the morning.
Page 29 - OUT of the depths have I cried unto thee, O Lord. Lord, hear my voice: let thine ears be attentive to the voice of my supplications.
Page 59 - 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 159 - BLESSED Lord, who hast caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning; Grant that we may in such wise hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them, that by patience and comfort of thy holy Word, we may embrace, and ever hold fast, the blessed hope of everlasting life, which thou hast given us in our Saviour Jesus Christ.
Page 16 - For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared unto all men, teaching us, that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously and godly, in this present world...