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... some pious people concerning the Almighty , as though he was an angry arbitrary Monarch , rather than their reconciled Father , " full of mercy and 9 : com- compassion " -were a further inducement to republish this little 8 PREFACE .
... some pious people concerning the Almighty , as though he was an angry arbitrary Monarch , rather than their reconciled Father , " full of mercy and 9 : com- compassion " -were a further inducement to republish this little 8 PREFACE .
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... father or mother , I would have trusted them , to defend or deliver me from any evil , from which it was in their power to de- fend or deliver me , In the same manner I now trust to my loving wife . Why then D 3 should should I be ...
... father or mother , I would have trusted them , to defend or deliver me from any evil , from which it was in their power to de- fend or deliver me , In the same manner I now trust to my loving wife . Why then D 3 should should I be ...
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... Father , that he would give me the holy Spirit , according to his gracious promise , that I might shew forth the power of his grace , and that I might not dishonour him , nor discourage his children , nor reproach re- ligion by my ...
... Father , that he would give me the holy Spirit , according to his gracious promise , that I might shew forth the power of his grace , and that I might not dishonour him , nor discourage his children , nor reproach re- ligion by my ...
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... Father : And shall I not honour my Father , and give him reverence , when I am chastened of him ? The Lord is my portion , saith my soul : therefore will I hope in him . I will wait for the Lord , who hideth his face ; I will look after ...
... Father : And shall I not honour my Father , and give him reverence , when I am chastened of him ? The Lord is my portion , saith my soul : therefore will I hope in him . I will wait for the Lord , who hideth his face ; I will look after ...
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... father , and he will use me well , and make me sufficient amends for all my suffer- ing ; and I shall be no loser , but an exceeding gainer thereby in the end . In this present state of trial , it is requisite that there be a sufficient ...
... father , and he will use me well , and make me sufficient amends for all my suffer- ing ; and I shall be no loser , but an exceeding gainer thereby in the end . In this present state of trial , it is requisite that there be a sufficient ...
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Abhor according afflic tion affliction another's bear behaviour bless bour breach BYE AND LAW cast comfort communion concern correcting hand covenant of grace desire dili distemper divine doubt duty earnest endeavour esteem and choice evil exceeding faith favour flesh folly forgive fulness give glory God's word grace gracious grieved grievous guile was found hath hear the faults heartily take heaven heavenly holy honour impartial impernitent thoughts inclination and motions iniquity Jesus Christ judge judgment labour live Lord matter meek ment mercy mind ness never pains passion patience perform pleasures praise pray prayer proof Psal repent righteousness ruling inclination salvation sanctified sensuality servant sincerity set sins soul speaking spirit strive suffer suppress sure take heed tations temptation thee thine thing thou art thou hast thy heart thyself tification trial trust tural unfeignedly unto unworthy vanity wait wards weak worldly wrath
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Page 73 - I will bear the indignation of the Lord, because I have sinned against him, until he plead my cause, and execute judgment for me : he will bring me forth to the light, and I shall behold his righteousness.
Page 66 - 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 for ever, because he delighteth in mercy.
Page 66 - The Lord is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in Him. The Lord is good unto them that wait for Him, to the soul that seeketh Him. It is good that a man should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the Lord.
Page 14 - For if our heart condemn us, God is greater than our heart, and knoweth all things. Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, then have we confidence toward God.
Page 78 - God; who will render to every man according to his deeds: to them who, by patient continuance in well-doing, seek for glory and honour and immortality, eternal life; but unto them that are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, indignation and wrath: tribulation and anguish upon every soul of man that doeth evil...
Page 29 - This makes me often call upon my soul, and all that is within me, to bless his holy name.
Page 84 - Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me: thou shalt stretch forth thine hand against the wrath of mine enemies, and thy right hand shall save me. 8 The Lord will perfect that which concerneth me: thy mercy, O Lord, endureth for ever: forsake not the works of thine own hands.
Page 58 - ... and blended them together in almost all that our thoughts and senses have to do with ; that we, finding imperfection, dissatisfaction, and want of complete happiness in all the enjoyments which the creatures can afford us, might be led to seek it in the enjoyment of Him " with whom there is fulness of joy, and at whose right hand are pleasures for evermore.
Page 74 - I have fled for refuge to lay hold on the hope that is set before me.
Page 55 - God in spirit, who are circumcised with the circumcision not made with hands, set your battle in array against those who seek an entire circumcision of heart, who thirst to be cleansed from all filthiness of flesh and spirit, and to perfect holiness in the fear of God...