Twenty-one discourses, delivered in the parish church of Wrockwardine, by the author of 'A monument of parental affection to a dear and only son'. |
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to have been dedicated to the exercise of prayer — and what I have further . at
this time to offer , will consist of a few observations on the probable character of
that prayer . First — The prayer of Elijah was the prayer of deep humility and ...
to have been dedicated to the exercise of prayer — and what I have further . at
this time to offer , will consist of a few observations on the probable character of
that prayer . First — The prayer of Elijah was the prayer of deep humility and ...
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Let us learn then , my brethren , from these instances , as often as we appear
before God in this house of prayer , to adopt such positions and attitudes as may
serve to manifest the unfeigned reverence we entertain for the Father of Spirits ,
in ...
Let us learn then , my brethren , from these instances , as often as we appear
before God in this house of prayer , to adopt such positions and attitudes as may
serve to manifest the unfeigned reverence we entertain for the Father of Spirits ,
in ...
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Thirdly - I have to remark , that the prayer of which we speak , was the prayer of
faith . We have no warrant to pray for anything which God hath not promised to
bestow . Our natural feelings and importunate desires are not a sufficient ground
of ...
Thirdly - I have to remark , that the prayer of which we speak , was the prayer of
faith . We have no warrant to pray for anything which God hath not promised to
bestow . Our natural feelings and importunate desires are not a sufficient ground
of ...
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Lastly – The prayer of Elijah was the prayer of perseverance . If our prayer is
casual and momentary , no wonder if it be ineffectual : but when it becomes
stated and persevering , it must prevail . It is recorded concerning one of our holy
martyrs ...
Lastly – The prayer of Elijah was the prayer of perseverance . If our prayer is
casual and momentary , no wonder if it be ineffectual : but when it becomes
stated and persevering , it must prevail . It is recorded concerning one of our holy
martyrs ...
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Writing on the wonderful efficacy of prayer , St . James refers to that remarkable
instance of it , which we have been now consideringThe effectual fervent prayer
of a righteous man availeth much . Elias was a man subject to like passions as
we ...
Writing on the wonderful efficacy of prayer , St . James refers to that remarkable
instance of it , which we have been now consideringThe effectual fervent prayer
of a righteous man availeth much . Elias was a man subject to like passions as
we ...
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Page 271 - Whither shall I go then from thy Spirit : or whither shall I go then from thy presence ? If I climb up into heaven, thou art there : if I go down to hell, thou art there also.
Page 70 - For as the rain cometh down, And the snow from heaven, And returneth not thither, But watereth the earth, And maketh it bring forth and bud, That it may give seed to the sower, and bread to the eater: So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: It shall not return unto me void, But it shall accomplish that which I please, And it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.
Page 38 - Elias was a man subject to like passions as we are, and he prayed earnestly, that it might not rain ; and it rained not on the earth by the space of three years and six months. And he prayed again, and the heaven gave rain, and the earth brought forth her fruit.
Page 172 - I will lay me down in peace, and take my rest : for it is thou, Lord, only, that makest me dwell in safety.
Page 185 - FATHER, I will that they whom thou hast given me be with me where I am : that they may behold my glory which thou hast given me : for thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world.
Page 243 - The Lord killeth, and maketh alive : He bringeth down to the grave, and bringeth up.
Page 65 - Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery.
Page 48 - I have been very jealous for the LORD God of hosts : for the children of Israel have forsaken thy covenant, thrown down thine altars, and slain thy prophets with the sword; and I, even I only, am left; and they seek my life, to take it away.
Page 227 - For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world ; looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ ; who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.
Page 192 - And I heard a voice from heaven, as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of a great thunder : and I heard the voice of harpers harping with their harps...
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| Title | Twenty-one discourses, delivered in the parish church of Wrockwardine, by the author of 'A monument of parental affection to a dear and only son'. |
| Author | Joshua Gilpin |
| Published | 1827 |
| Original from | Oxford University |
| Digitized | 23 Mar 2006 |
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