The Lady of the Manor: Being a Series of Conversations on the Subject of Confirmation. Intended for the Use of the Middle and Higher Ranks of Young Females, 1. köideHarper & Bros., 1836 |
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... mind to serious subjects at that period of life , when the world from without pours in all its temptations , and finds too many advocates in the evil tendencies of the heart . And I am persuaded that under these views the rulers of the ...
... mind to serious subjects at that period of life , when the world from without pours in all its temptations , and finds too many advocates in the evil tendencies of the heart . And I am persuaded that under these views the rulers of the ...
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... mind ; under which I was accustomed to enjoy so sweet a peace , that my little cell appeared to me a paradise , while I could truly say , Lord , it is good for me to be here . ( Matt . xvii . 4. ) And thus it will ever be found , in ...
... mind ; under which I was accustomed to enjoy so sweet a peace , that my little cell appeared to me a paradise , while I could truly say , Lord , it is good for me to be here . ( Matt . xvii . 4. ) And thus it will ever be found , in ...
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... mind of an exceedingly painful nature .. " It was soon after this , that the family removed to town , confessedly with the purpose of preparing for the intended marriage . On the morning of their departure , I was sitting at my window ...
... mind of an exceedingly painful nature .. " It was soon after this , that the family removed to town , confessedly with the purpose of preparing for the intended marriage . On the morning of their departure , I was sitting at my window ...
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... minds unaffected by it , they were probably not aware of the injurious effects it had produced upon me . " In this manner things went on till towards ... mind . They thought my grief natural , and not to be blamed : 22 LADY OF THE MANOR .
... minds unaffected by it , they were probably not aware of the injurious effects it had produced upon me . " In this manner things went on till towards ... mind . They thought my grief natural , and not to be blamed : 22 LADY OF THE MANOR .
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... mind . And , with God's blessing , I be- lieve that it was rendered really useful to me ; since , from that time , my views of the importance of religion became gradually more solid and operative . " At length , the day arrived when the ...
... mind . And , with God's blessing , I be- lieve that it was rendered really useful to me ; since , from that time , my views of the importance of religion became gradually more solid and operative . " At length , the day arrived when the ...
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Page 444 - I was made a member of Christ, a child of God, and an inheritor of the kingdom of heaven.
Page 338 - I should renounce the devil and all his works, the pomps and vanities of this wicked world, and all the sinful lusts of the flesh.
Page 434 - Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you, Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.
Page 498 - The offering of Christ once made is that perfect redemption, propitiation, and satisfaction, for all the sins of the whole world, both original and actual ; and there is none other satisfaction for sin, but that alone.
Page 561 - And all the Angels stood round about the throne, and about the elders and the four beasts, and fell before the throne on their faces, and worshipped GOD, saying, Amen : Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honour, and power, and might, be unto our GOD for ever and ever. Amen.
Page 430 - Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt. But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.
Page 73 - Are not Abana and Pharpar, rivers of Damascus, better than all the waters of Israel ? may I not wash in them and be clean ? ' So he turned and went away in a rage.
Page 264 - I find then a law, that, when I would do good, evil is present with me. For I delight in the law of God after the inward man : but I see another law in my members, warring against the law of my mind, and bringing me into captivity to the law of sin which is in my members.
Page 500 - And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them : and / saw the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God, and...
Page 75 - I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, my soul shall be joyful in my God ; for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh himself with ornaments, and as a bride adorneth herself with her jewels.