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... night , I was enabled to fix my thoughts more steadily on heaven and heavenly things ; and my mind did not wander near so much in prayer . You can- not think how different I am : but I am very ignorant of all that my Bible contains ...
... night , I was enabled to fix my thoughts more steadily on heaven and heavenly things ; and my mind did not wander near so much in prayer . You can- not think how different I am : but I am very ignorant of all that my Bible contains ...
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... night with Doddridge's beautiful meditation on death . I have read it over several times , and prayed that God would pardon all my sin , and enable me to think of my death with cheerfulness and composure . As D. says , I know not but ...
... night with Doddridge's beautiful meditation on death . I have read it over several times , and prayed that God would pardon all my sin , and enable me to think of my death with cheerfulness and composure . As D. says , I know not but ...
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... night send- ing me to rest , a happier , and I hope and trust a better man . O continue , my friend , what you have ... night ! The chapters in the Bible which you have made choice of , let us read together at night ; and , afterwards ...
... night send- ing me to rest , a happier , and I hope and trust a better man . O continue , my friend , what you have ... night ! The chapters in the Bible which you have made choice of , let us read together at night ; and , afterwards ...
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... night , how much is to be learned , and how full of comfort is the sixth verse for me ; " O remember not the sins and offences of my youth , but accor- . ding to thy mercy think thou upon me , O Lord , for thy goodness . " And has God ...
... night , how much is to be learned , and how full of comfort is the sixth verse for me ; " O remember not the sins and offences of my youth , but accor- . ding to thy mercy think thou upon me , O Lord , for thy goodness . " And has God ...
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... night past , arising from the conviction — a con- viction which I know God , alone , could give me ; it is this , that I now feel that my sinful soul is saved . Yes , as much saved as if I were now in heaven ; because Jesus says , " him ...
... night past , arising from the conviction — a con- viction which I know God , alone , could give me ; it is this , that I now feel that my sinful soul is saved . Yes , as much saved as if I were now in heaven ; because Jesus says , " him ...
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Page 50 - HOW sweet the name of Jesus sounds In a believer's ear ! It soothes his sorrows, heals his wounds, And drives away his fear.
Page 75 - But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry which I have received of the Lord Jesus to testify the Gospel of the grace of God.
Page 79 - Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retaineth not his anger forever, because he delighteth in mercy.
Page 75 - And now, behold, I go bound in the spirit unto Jerusalem, not knowing the things that shall befall me there: save that the Holy Ghost witnesseth in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions abide me.
Page 43 - When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee. For I am the Lord thy God, the Holy One of Israel, thy Saviour: I gave Egypt for thy ransom, Ethiopia and Seba for thee.
Page 55 - Create in me a elean heart ; O God" 349 1 OH, for a heart to praise my God ! A heart from sin set free...
Page 75 - It is good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn thy statutes.
Page 48 - Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith ; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds.
Page 82 - If ye were of the world, the world would love its own: but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you.
Page 89 - There shall be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and of the unjust...