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... pleasures of life , and very doubt- ful and uncertain as to its issue . He would insi- nuate , that you may harass and tease yourself all your life , and lose your soul at last on account of an unfortunate and involuntary error . He ...
... pleasures of life , and very doubt- ful and uncertain as to its issue . He would insi- nuate , that you may harass and tease yourself all your life , and lose your soul at last on account of an unfortunate and involuntary error . He ...
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... pleasures , riches , honours , or life itself . This is the meaning of " taking up the cross , " of " taking Christ's yoke " upon us ; and this explains why the amiable young man in the Gospel failed , when he came to Christ to ask him ...
... pleasures , riches , honours , or life itself . This is the meaning of " taking up the cross , " of " taking Christ's yoke " upon us ; and this explains why the amiable young man in the Gospel failed , when he came to Christ to ask him ...
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... . I would most kindly whisper to such persons a question- viz . how proceeds with you at present the practice of that secret prayer , in which you had formerly so much pleasure ? When you have spent the day 56 SERMON XIV .
... . I would most kindly whisper to such persons a question- viz . how proceeds with you at present the practice of that secret prayer , in which you had formerly so much pleasure ? When you have spent the day 56 SERMON XIV .
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Isaac Milner. so much pleasure ? When you have spent the day as you now frequently spend it , does your closet witness , as formerly , your prayers for a thorough insight into your own character , and for a spirit of self - examination ...
Isaac Milner. so much pleasure ? When you have spent the day as you now frequently spend it , does your closet witness , as formerly , your prayers for a thorough insight into your own character , and for a spirit of self - examination ...
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... pleasures , have exerted their commanding influence , and intercepted your fair views and hopes of religious progress . As every syllable I speak arises from a warm and affectionate concern for your immortal souls , I am ready to answer ...
... pleasures , have exerted their commanding influence , and intercepted your fair views and hopes of religious progress . As every syllable I speak arises from a warm and affectionate concern for your immortal souls , I am ready to answer ...
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Page 89 - ... the same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured out without mixture into the cup of his indignation ; and he shall be tormented with fire and brimstone in the presence of the holy angels, and in the presence of the Lamb : and the smoke of their torment ascendeth up for ever and ever: and they have no rest day nor night, who worship the beast and his image, and whosoever receiveth the mark of his name.
Page 416 - Blessed are they that have been persecuted for righteousness" sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are ye when men shall reproach you, and persecute you, and say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.
Page 138 - And Paul said, I would to God, that not only thou, but also all that hear me this day, were both almost, and altogether such as I am, except these bonds.
Page 402 - Works done before the grace of Christ, and the Inspiration of his Spirit, are not pleasant to God, forasmuch as they spring not of faith in Jesus Christ...
Page 224 - Therefore are they before the throne of God, and serve him day and night in his temple : and he that sitteth on the throne shall dwell among them. They shall hunger no more, neither thirst any more; neither shall the sun light on them, nor any heat. For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters : and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes.
Page 53 - And she was a widow of about fourscore and four years, which departed not from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day.
Page 205 - And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God. For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and Him crucified.
Page 424 - Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report ; if there be any virtue, if there be any praise, think on these things.
Page 182 - O love the Lord, all ye his saints: for the Lord preserveth the faithful, and plentifully rewardeth the proud doer. 24 Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the Lord.