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... desire I have of any thing I have in this world , that I might be with you or near you . But our heavenly Father , we quietly resigning all to him , both knows and will do what is best . " This letter is dated from Dunblane , to which ...
... desire I have of any thing I have in this world , that I might be with you or near you . But our heavenly Father , we quietly resigning all to him , both knows and will do what is best . " This letter is dated from Dunblane , to which ...
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... desire that you may go down to Scot- land with your first conveniency , and take all possible pains for per- suading all you can , of both opinions , to as much mutual correspon- dence and concord as may be ; and send me , from time to ...
... desire that you may go down to Scot- land with your first conveniency , and take all possible pains for per- suading all you can , of both opinions , to as much mutual correspon- dence and concord as may be ; and send me , from time to ...
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Robert Leighton, James Aikman. make it large in love and spiritual desires for others , especially their own flocks . Let us , 1. Consider the matter of the apostle's desire for them , grace and peace . 2. The measure of it , that it may ...
Robert Leighton, James Aikman. make it large in love and spiritual desires for others , especially their own flocks . Let us , 1. Consider the matter of the apostle's desire for them , grace and peace . 2. The measure of it , that it may ...
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... desire their own peace , the quietness and contentment of their minds : But most men miss the way to it , and therefore find it not ; for there is no way to it indeed , but this one , wherein few seek it , viz . reconcilement and peace ...
... desire their own peace , the quietness and contentment of their minds : But most men miss the way to it , and therefore find it not ; for there is no way to it indeed , but this one , wherein few seek it , viz . reconcilement and peace ...
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... desire ; for one by the other , and so though it seem a them , they are mutually strengthened , the it is but small beginnings and tastes of his circle , it is a divine one , and falls not under goodness that the soul hath here ...
... desire ; for one by the other , and so though it seem a them , they are mutually strengthened , the it is but small beginnings and tastes of his circle , it is a divine one , and falls not under goodness that the soul hath here ...
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Page 206 - I pray for them ; I pray not for the world, but for them which thou hast given me ; for they are thine. And all mine are thine, and thine are mine ; and I am glorified in them.
Page 362 - For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie : though it tarry, wait for it ; because it will surely come, it will not tarry.
Page 366 - Arise, shine ; for thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee. For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people : but the Lord shall arise upon thee, and His glory shall be seen upon thee. And the Gentiles shall come to thy light, and kings to the brightness of thy rising.
Page 324 - Above it stood the Seraphims: each one had six wings; with twain he covered his face, and with twain he covered his feet, and with twain he did fly. And one cried unto another, and said, Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord of hosts: the whole earth is full of his glory.
Page 325 - And when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and cast in her mind, what manner of salutation this should be.
Page 271 - And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for His name.
Page 364 - If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you: on their part he is evil spoken of, but on your part he is glorified.
Page 49 - I say unto you my friends, Be not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do. But I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear: Fear him, which after he hath killed hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear him.
Page 173 - And when ye spread forth your hands, I will hide mine eyes from you: yea, when ye make many prayers, I will not hear: your hands are full of blood.
Page 16 - ... that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation, in the knowledge of him; the eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints...