A book for young women, by the wife of a clergyman

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1845
 

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Page 51 - To examine themselves, whether they repent them truly of their former sins, steadfastly purposing to lead a new -* life ; have a lively faith in God's mercy through Christ, with a thankful remembrance of his death ; and be in charity with all men.
Page 64 - Whose adorning, let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel; but let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the orna-ment of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.
Page 44 - But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation ; 16 Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.
Page 13 - The eyes of the Lord are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.
Page 68 - Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
Page 15 - How awesome is this place! This is none other than the house of God, and this is the gate of heaven.
Page 44 - WE receive this Child into the congregation of Christ's flock, and do sign [him] with the sign of the Cross, in token that hereafter [he] shall not be ashamed to confess the faith of Christ crucified, and manfully to fight under his banner, against sin, the world, and the flesh ; and to continue Christ's faithful soldier and servant unto [his] life's end.
Page 13 - I say unto you, that for every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment.

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