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... earth before we enjoy it in heaven , the least we can do , in the midst of our unnumbered infirmities , is to foster grateful and kindly emotions ; for it is only when the heart is full of thankfulness to God , and unfeigned love and ...
... earth before we enjoy it in heaven , the least we can do , in the midst of our unnumbered infirmities , is to foster grateful and kindly emotions ; for it is only when the heart is full of thankfulness to God , and unfeigned love and ...
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... earth and heaven such an intensity of brightness , and pouring forth such a flood of unendurable glory , that my hands clasped themselves involuntarily ; and as I had no words that could relieve my heart and soul , I stood in silent ...
... earth and heaven such an intensity of brightness , and pouring forth such a flood of unendurable glory , that my hands clasped themselves involuntarily ; and as I had no words that could relieve my heart and soul , I stood in silent ...
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... earth we cannot find it . Observe the galleries above , and double columns narrow and high , now seen , and now losing them- selves in the thick walls of the building . In olden times , dark - dressed nuns might be seen there , gliding ...
... earth we cannot find it . Observe the galleries above , and double columns narrow and high , now seen , and now losing them- selves in the thick walls of the building . In olden times , dark - dressed nuns might be seen there , gliding ...
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... earth is felt to be the Lord's , and " the fulness thereof ; the world , and they that dwell therein , " Psa . xxiv . 1 . A Christian friend , who is often in this mood , has just given me an account of an evening party in the following ...
... earth is felt to be the Lord's , and " the fulness thereof ; the world , and they that dwell therein , " Psa . xxiv . 1 . A Christian friend , who is often in this mood , has just given me an account of an evening party in the following ...
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... earth ; like my Lord , I am despised and rejected of men . ' they that rise up against me , ' and · with cruel hatreds ' " C Many are they hate me Hold on thy way , persecuted Christian ; it is a safe one , and a blessed one , yea , the ...
... earth ; like my Lord , I am despised and rejected of men . ' they that rise up against me , ' and · with cruel hatreds ' " C Many are they hate me Hold on thy way , persecuted Christian ; it is a safe one , and a blessed one , yea , the ...
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Page 273 - And now I stand and am judged for the hope of the promise made of God unto our fathers: unto which promise our twelve tribes, instantly serving God day and night, hope to come. For which hope's sake, king Agrippa, I am accused of the Jews. Why should it be thought a thing incredible with you, that God should raise the dead...
Page 165 - More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold; sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb. Moreover by them is thy servant warned; and in keeping of them there is great reward.
Page 117 - The LORD, ye know, is GOD indeed ; Without our aid He did us make : We are His flock, He doth us feed, And for His sheep He doth us take.
Page 94 - As for man, his days are as grass; as a flower of the field, so he flourisheth : For the wind passeth over it, and it is gone ; and the place thereof shall know it no more.
Page 237 - ... looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds.
Page 263 - The days of our years are threescore years and ten; And if by reason of strength they be fourscore years, Yet is their strength labour and sorrow; For it is soon cut off, and we fly away.
Page 18 - Therefore the redeemed of the LORD shall return, and come with singing unto Zion ; and everlasting joy shall be upon their head: they shall obtain gladness and joy; and sorrow and mourning shall flee away.
Page 271 - Being, who is infinitely more than an adequate object of all those affections : whom we are commanded to love with all our heart, with all our soul, and with all our mind.
Page 95 - Lord, make me to know mine end, and the measure of my days, what it is; that I may know how frail I am. Behold, thou hast made my days as an handbreadth; and mine age is as nothing before thee: verily every man at his best state is altogether vanity.
Page 17 - Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from their company, and shall reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man's sake.