Memoir of the Rev. Benjamin AllenLatimer & Company, 1832 - 547 pages |
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... letter before me dated May 21st , 1802 , which Benjamin wrote to me . In this letter he gives me the counsel of a parent , rather than a brother of 12 years . And he displays much solicitude , not only as to my moral deportment , but ...
... letter before me dated May 21st , 1802 , which Benjamin wrote to me . In this letter he gives me the counsel of a parent , rather than a brother of 12 years . And he displays much solicitude , not only as to my moral deportment , but ...
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... letter , " & c . giving " Directions in what manner to spend our time with a view to God's glory , and becoming a sincere Christian . " It thus proceeds- " The directions you will expect from me on this occa- sion , naturally divide ...
... letter , " & c . giving " Directions in what manner to spend our time with a view to God's glory , and becoming a sincere Christian . " It thus proceeds- " The directions you will expect from me on this occa- sion , naturally divide ...
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... letter from himself to me , and occu- pies two large sheets of paper . I cannot refrain from making a number of extracts , especially as it not only unfolds his own character , but appears so well adapted to general usefulness among the ...
... letter from himself to me , and occu- pies two large sheets of paper . I cannot refrain from making a number of extracts , especially as it not only unfolds his own character , but appears so well adapted to general usefulness among the ...
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... letter to me , dated September 10th , 1809 , he writes , " Indeed , our greatest blessings often appear in a questionable shape . Even the death of our uncle Mann , though very painful and afflicting to us all , may be made the means of ...
... letter to me , dated September 10th , 1809 , he writes , " Indeed , our greatest blessings often appear in a questionable shape . Even the death of our uncle Mann , though very painful and afflicting to us all , may be made the means of ...
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... letter he wrote to me , which evinced that he had received as much of the Holy Spirit as is possible for us poor mortals to bear . He said he was walking on the banks of the Hudson River , meditating on the happiness of those who had ...
... letter he wrote to me , which evinced that he had received as much of the Holy Spirit as is possible for us poor mortals to bear . He said he was walking on the banks of the Hudson River , meditating on the happiness of those who had ...
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MEMOIR OF THE REV BENJAMIN ALL Benjamin 1789-1829 Allen,Thomas G. Allen,Gregory T. (Gregory Townsend) 1. Bedell No preview available - 2016 |
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Page 274 - HAVING therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
Page 282 - And after he had seen the vision, immediately we endeavoured to go into Macedonia, assuredly gathering that the Lord had called us for to preach the gospel unto them.
Page 469 - FROM Greenland's icy mountains, From India's coral strand; Where Afric's sunny fountains Roll down their golden sand; From many an ancient river, From many a palmy plain, They call us to deliver Their land from error's chain.
Page 274 - So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory. O death, where is thy sting ? O grave, where is thy victory ? The sting of death is sin, and the strength of sin is the law ; but thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
Page 412 - Be of good comfort, master Ridley, and play the man. We shall this day light such a candle, by God's grace, in England, as I trust shall never be put out.
Page 514 - We are accounted righteous before God, only for the merit of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ by Faith, and not for our own works or deservings.
Page 177 - Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
Page 199 - And in this mountain shall the Lord of hosts make unto all people a feast of fat things, a feast of wines on the lees, of fat things full of marrow , of wines on the lees well refined.
Page 273 - ... that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death ; and deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage.
Page 328 - The Lord bless you, and keep you. The Lord make his face to shine upon you, and be gracious unto you. The Lord lift up his countenance upon you, and give you peace, both now and evermore.