The Happy Christian: Or, Piety the Only Foundation of True and Substantial JoyWm. Robinson, 1838 - 192 pages |
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Page 50
... , and enables him to mingle holy love with reverential fear . It is with the good man an habitual , pervading im- pression . God is " in all his thoughts . " The universe is to him illuminated with the Divine presence . 50 THE JOY OF.
... , and enables him to mingle holy love with reverential fear . It is with the good man an habitual , pervading im- pression . God is " in all his thoughts . " The universe is to him illuminated with the Divine presence . 50 THE JOY OF.
Page 64
... " His Heavenly Father is at the helm , and no adverse wind that blows , or threatening waves that rise , can excite a fear in his trustful heart . If the wisdom that looked to " the end from the 64 THE RELATION OF PIOUS JOY TO THE.
... " His Heavenly Father is at the helm , and no adverse wind that blows , or threatening waves that rise , can excite a fear in his trustful heart . If the wisdom that looked to " the end from the 64 THE RELATION OF PIOUS JOY TO THE.
Page 84
... fear- ful crisis , and reveals to his faith the certain and glorious prospects which lie beyond . It assures him that when " flesh and heart shall fail , God will be the strength of his heart and his portion for ever . " It declares ...
... fear- ful crisis , and reveals to his faith the certain and glorious prospects which lie beyond . It assures him that when " flesh and heart shall fail , God will be the strength of his heart and his portion for ever . " It declares ...
Page 90
... fear , from the reader , who is conscious , perhaps , that whilst there is no deficiency in his religion , there is a very deep and criminal one in himself . It is with a view to make the Christian understand his privileges , and to ...
... fear , from the reader , who is conscious , perhaps , that whilst there is no deficiency in his religion , there is a very deep and criminal one in himself . It is with a view to make the Christian understand his privileges , and to ...
Page 92
... trace all the varying symptoms of the soul under the action of its remaining depravity . There are causes of depression and fear , which operate on the Christian in every stage of his journey ; 92 OBSTRUCTIONS TO PIOUS JOY .
... trace all the varying symptoms of the soul under the action of its remaining depravity . There are causes of depression and fear , which operate on the Christian in every stage of his journey ; 92 OBSTRUCTIONS TO PIOUS JOY .
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Page 36 - I WILL bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul shall make her boast in the Lord: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad.
Page 120 - I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek thy servant; for I do not forget thy commandments.
Page 158 - By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name. 16 But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
Page 179 - I have seen the wicked in great power, and spreading himself like a green bay tree. Yet he passed away, and, lo, he was not: yea, I sought him, but he could not be found.
Page 64 - WHEN all thy mercies, O my God ! My rising soul surveys, Transported with the view, I'm lost In wonder, love, and praise.
Page 184 - The chamber where the good man meets his fate Is privileged beyond the common walk Of virtuous life, quite in the verge of Heaven.
Page 64 - To all my weak complaints and cries Thy mercy lent an ear, Ere yet my feeble thoughts had learnt To form themselves in prayer.
Page 25 - Thou ait the source and centre of all minds, Their only point of rest, eternal Word ! From thee departing they are lost, and rove At random, without honour, hope, or peace. From thee is all that soothes the life of man, His high endeavour, and his glad success, His strength to suffer, and his will to serve. But...
Page 36 - Lord upon the harp : sing to the harp with a psalm of thanksgiving. With trumpets also and shawms : O shew yourselves joyful before the Lord the King. Let the sea make a noise, and all that therein is : the round world, and they that dwell therein. Let the floods clap their hands, and let the hills be joyful together before the Lord : for he cometh to judge the earth.
Page 25 - O, thou bounteous Giver of all good, Thou art of all thy gifts thyself the crown ! Give what thou canst, without thee we are poor ; And with thee rich, take what thou wilt away.