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... commands of God . • God should be the Alpha and Omega of all our actions . From the frequent use of the maxim , " A Deo optimo maximo , " it is evident that many of the heathen thought it needful , on entering upon any great and ...
... commands of God . • God should be the Alpha and Omega of all our actions . From the frequent use of the maxim , " A Deo optimo maximo , " it is evident that many of the heathen thought it needful , on entering upon any great and ...
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... graciously ; for in thee the fatherless findeth mercy . " The ceremonies of the old law are done away , and God no longer commands us to offer sheep , and goats , and bullocks ; but he requires us to offer to him 20 DUTY OF PRAYER .
... graciously ; for in thee the fatherless findeth mercy . " The ceremonies of the old law are done away , and God no longer commands us to offer sheep , and goats , and bullocks ; but he requires us to offer to him 20 DUTY OF PRAYER .
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... commands us to ask , that we may receive ; to seek , that we may find ; and to knock , that it may be opened . Paul , who speaks by the Spirit of inspiration , exhorts us " to be careful for nothing , but in every thing , by prayer and ...
... commands us to ask , that we may receive ; to seek , that we may find ; and to knock , that it may be opened . Paul , who speaks by the Spirit of inspiration , exhorts us " to be careful for nothing , but in every thing , by prayer and ...
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... commands ; whatever be the cause , the fact is undeniable . Precepts give us the bare outline , or at best the lovely picture of religion ; examples present it em- bodied , alive , and in motion . We are exhorted to pray , and the ...
... commands ; whatever be the cause , the fact is undeniable . Precepts give us the bare outline , or at best the lovely picture of religion ; examples present it em- bodied , alive , and in motion . We are exhorted to pray , and the ...
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... commands . But is not this virtual rebellion , only with a smooth face , and a soft name ? This pretence of weakness , though it looks like humility , is only a mask for indolence , and a screen for selfishness . " But some who employ ...
... commands . But is not this virtual rebellion , only with a smooth face , and a soft name ? This pretence of weakness , though it looks like humility , is only a mask for indolence , and a screen for selfishness . " But some who employ ...
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Page 322 - Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.
Page 113 - Mine eyes shall be upon the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me: he that walketh in a perfect way, he shall serve me. He that worketh deceit shall not dwell within my house: he that telleth lies shall not tarry in my sight.
Page 54 - Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities : for we know not what we should pray for as we ought : but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God.
Page 124 - And the inhabitants of many cities : And the inhabitants of one city shall go to another, saying, Let us go speedily to pray before the Lord, And to seek the Lord of hosts: I will go also.
Page 151 - Will the Lord cast off for ever ? and will he be favourable no more ? Is his mercy clean gone for ever ? doth his promise fail for evermore ? Hath God forgotten to be gracious ? hath he in anger shut up his tender mercies ? And I said, This is my infirmity : but I will remember the years of the right hand of the most High.
Page 194 - Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy: but I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you...
Page 144 - O LORD, by these things men live, and in all these things is the life of my spirit: so wilt Thou recover me, and make me to live.
Page 278 - Be ye angry, and sin not : let not the sun go down upon your wrath : neither give place to the devil.
Page 20 - O Israel, return unto the Lord thy God; for thou hast fallen by thine iniquity. Take with you words, and turn to the Lord : say unto him, "Take away all iniquity, and receive us graciously: so will we render the calves of our lips.
Page 327 - This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.