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... direct our prayers to him . Nor is it enough to know God , unless we have also that faith which is the substance of things hoped for , and the evidence of things not seen . This principle is essential to devotion . 1 Loose sceptics and ...
... direct our prayers to him . Nor is it enough to know God , unless we have also that faith which is the substance of things hoped for , and the evidence of things not seen . This principle is essential to devotion . 1 Loose sceptics and ...
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... direct , to deliver , and to bless us ? Shall we question his truth , his faith- fulness , his power , or his goodness ? It is un- belief and ingratitude in us , thus to doubt his promises , or dishonour his perfections . 2. We have ...
... direct , to deliver , and to bless us ? Shall we question his truth , his faith- fulness , his power , or his goodness ? It is un- belief and ingratitude in us , thus to doubt his promises , or dishonour his perfections . 2. We have ...
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... direct ; and if any man lack wisdom , let him ask of God , who giveth liberally , and it shall be given him . Perhaps , it may be said , in doubtful or difficult undertakings , we ought not indeed to take one step , without suitable ...
... direct ; and if any man lack wisdom , let him ask of God , who giveth liberally , and it shall be given him . Perhaps , it may be said , in doubtful or difficult undertakings , we ought not indeed to take one step , without suitable ...
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... direct thy paths . " 2. Prayer animates us in our active duties . The old proverb , " prayer hinders no man's journey , " receives a fine illustration in the story of Abraham's servant , Gen. xxiv . When we are engaged in any thing ...
... direct thy paths . " 2. Prayer animates us in our active duties . The old proverb , " prayer hinders no man's journey , " receives a fine illustration in the story of Abraham's servant , Gen. xxiv . When we are engaged in any thing ...
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... direct appeal to that Being , who fills heaven and earth , to whom all hearts are open , and all desires known , who cannot be deceived , and will not be mocked . In a transaction of such solemnity and importance , surely , every ...
... direct appeal to that Being , who fills heaven and earth , to whom all hearts are open , and all desires known , who cannot be deceived , and will not be mocked . In a transaction of such solemnity and importance , surely , every ...
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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.