Self-imployment in secret. corrected and newly publ. by S. Wright1802 |
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... ness , and owe nothing to any man but love . I had a hun- dred fold rather suffer wrong , than do wrong . It was said of Christ , that no guile was found in his mouth ; and of the faithful company that followed the Lamb , that no guile ...
... ness , and owe nothing to any man but love . I had a hun- dred fold rather suffer wrong , than do wrong . It was said of Christ , that no guile was found in his mouth ; and of the faithful company that followed the Lamb , that no guile ...
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... ness and revenge against my enemies , but I love , pity , and pray for them . As concern- ing God's enemies I am more provoked , but I would not be inhuman or cruel against them ; for the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of ...
... ness and revenge against my enemies , but I love , pity , and pray for them . As concern- ing God's enemies I am more provoked , but I would not be inhuman or cruel against them ; for the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of ...
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... ness of God , the meekness and gentleness of Christ , hath hereunto made impression upon me . I find upon the review of my life past , according to the clearest judgment that I can make , that I have not gone backward , but proceeded ...
... ness of God , the meekness and gentleness of Christ , hath hereunto made impression upon me . I find upon the review of my life past , according to the clearest judgment that I can make , that I have not gone backward , but proceeded ...
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... ness ; nevertheless I judge , there is that predominance of love to God and holiness , which I hope is unmoveably seated in my soul ; whereupon I hope that it cannot be , that I should be cast out of his blissful presence into that ...
... ness ; nevertheless I judge , there is that predominance of love to God and holiness , which I hope is unmoveably seated in my soul ; whereupon I hope that it cannot be , that I should be cast out of his blissful presence into that ...
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... ness , or anguish of body or mind , I may be disabled to recollect myself , and duly to state the case of my own soul . And the powers of na- ture may so fail , that I may have but a very weak appre- hension of what I have to do in this ...
... ness , or anguish of body or mind , I may be disabled to recollect myself , and duly to state the case of my own soul . And the powers of na- ture may so fail , that I may have but a very weak appre- hension of what I have to do in this ...
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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...