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... hath shined in our hearts , to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ . " ( 2 Cor . iv . 6. ) My dear readers , it is not what the outward eye beholds , but an influence upon the heart , that ...
... hath shined in our hearts , to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ . " ( 2 Cor . iv . 6. ) My dear readers , it is not what the outward eye beholds , but an influence upon the heart , that ...
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... hath spoken it . " The service of God is , indeed , perfect freedom . Our Lord Himself condemns the severity and superstition of the Jewish Sabbath- keepers ; but profanations of the day have been sometimes defended on the ground of his ...
... hath spoken it . " The service of God is , indeed , perfect freedom . Our Lord Himself condemns the severity and superstition of the Jewish Sabbath- keepers ; but profanations of the day have been sometimes defended on the ground of his ...
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... hath not subjected us to the necessity of being overcome by our spiritual enemies , but hath " with the temptation made a way for us to escape . " - Bp . Horne . How terrible , and yet how forbearing , are thy judg ments , O God ! The ...
... hath not subjected us to the necessity of being overcome by our spiritual enemies , but hath " with the temptation made a way for us to escape . " - Bp . Horne . How terrible , and yet how forbearing , are thy judg ments , O God ! The ...
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... hath foundations , whose builder and maker is God . " ( See Gen. xii . 1 , & c . ) THIS is said of Abraham , who , by way of pious eminence , is called the Father of the faithful - the Friend of God . In implicit obedience to the ...
... hath foundations , whose builder and maker is God . " ( See Gen. xii . 1 , & c . ) THIS is said of Abraham , who , by way of pious eminence , is called the Father of the faithful - the Friend of God . In implicit obedience to the ...
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... hath foundations , whose builder and maker is God . " And now Abraham is with his God for ever , he has inherited the promise of both worlds , he has received the end of his faith , even the eternal salvation of his soul . " And if ye ...
... hath foundations , whose builder and maker is God . " And now Abraham is with his God for ever , he has inherited the promise of both worlds , he has received the end of his faith , even the eternal salvation of his soul . " And if ye ...
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Page 62 - A little neglect may breed great mischief; for want of a nail the shoe was lost ; for want of a shoe the horse was lost ; and for want of a horse the rider was lost,' being overtaken and slain by the enemy ; all for want of a little care about a horse-shoe nail.
Page 69 - Praise the Lord, O my soul : and all that is within me praise his holy Name. Praise the Lord, O my soul : and forget not all his benefits...
Page 84 - Then said he unto me, Prophesy unto the wind, prophesy, son of man, and say to the wind, Thus saith the Lord God; Come from the four winds, O breath, and breathe upon these slain, that they may live.
Page 209 - For I know him, that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of the Lord, to do justice and judgment; that the Lord may bring upon Abraham that which he hath spoken of him.
Page 64 - Always taking out of the meal-tub, and never putting in, soon comes to the bottom, as Poor Richard says; and then, When the well is dry, they know the worth of water. But this they might have known before, if they had taken his advice. If you would know the value of money, go and try to borrow some; for he that goes a borrowing goes a sorrowing...
Page 60 - Industry all easy, as Poor Richard says; and He that riseth late must trot all Day, and shall scarce overtake his Business at Night; while Laziness travels so slowly, that Poverty soon overtakes him...
Page 63 - What maintains one Vice, would bring up two Children. You may think perhaps, that a little Tea, or a little Punch now and then, Diet a little more costly, Clothes a little finer, and a little Entertainment now and then, can be no great Matter; but remember what Poor Richard says: Many a Little makes a Mickle; and farther, Beware of little Expenses; A small Leak will sink a great Ship; and again, Who Dainties love, shall Beggars prove; and moreover, Fools make Feasts, and wise Men eat them.
Page 299 - Work out your own salvation with fear and trembling : for it is God that worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.
Page 70 - The lord of that servant will come in a day when he looketh not for him, and at an hour when he is not aware, and will cut him in sunder, and will appoint him his portion with the unbelievers.
Page 65 - Experience keeps a dear School, but Fools will learn in no other, and scarce in that; for it is true, we may give Advice, but we cannot give Conduct...