God the Guardian of the Poor, and the Bank of Faith: Or, a Display of the Providences of God, which Have at Sundry Time Attended the Author. In Two Parts |
From inside the book
Results 1-5 of 80
Page iv
... heart be also . " It must be a hard task to preach against covetousness while the heart is trad- ing at the stocks . I fear this is the case with some who are called ministers ; but sin always brings its own punishment with it - such ...
... heart be also . " It must be a hard task to preach against covetousness while the heart is trad- ing at the stocks . I fear this is the case with some who are called ministers ; but sin always brings its own punishment with it - such ...
Page v
... , and let the words of my mouth be the medita- tions of my heart . In this way the Holy Ghost helped my infirmities ; therefore I must preach up spiritual prayer ; and , as Christ answered the spirit's call , I DEDICATION .
... , and let the words of my mouth be the medita- tions of my heart . In this way the Holy Ghost helped my infirmities ; therefore I must preach up spiritual prayer ; and , as Christ answered the spirit's call , I DEDICATION .
Page vii
... hearts , and as that is of the greatest im- portance , we think God will not forget that ; but as for our private concerns in life , we suppose that they are beneath his notice and inspection . This latter is a temptation from the devil ...
... hearts , and as that is of the greatest im- portance , we think God will not forget that ; but as for our private concerns in life , we suppose that they are beneath his notice and inspection . This latter is a temptation from the devil ...
Page viii
... heart know- eth that thou thyself likewise hast cursed others . " Eccles . vii . 21 . 66 The first little treatise which I wrote was condemned by many , who at the same time never understood it ; but God blessed it to several souls , to ...
... heart know- eth that thou thyself likewise hast cursed others . " Eccles . vii . 21 . 66 The first little treatise which I wrote was condemned by many , who at the same time never understood it ; but God blessed it to several souls , to ...
Page xi
... only of the kind providences which occurred in the course of my own experience . However , I hope to rest satisfied till the great day arrives , when God will make mani- fest the secrets of the heart , and show whom DEDICATION . xi.
... only of the kind providences which occurred in the course of my own experience . However , I hope to rest satisfied till the great day arrives , when God will make mani- fest the secrets of the heart , and show whom DEDICATION . xi.
Other editions - View all
Common terms and phrases
answer appeared arminian asked attended BANK OF FAITH barley began begged believe blessed book of Ruth bread brought called chapel children of men Christ clothes coach comfort conscience dame Dearly beloved debt desired devil Ditton divine dream fear feed five thousand fifty pounds flesh garden gave gentleman give glory God's gospel grace gray horse guineas hand hard fate hath hear heard heart heaven honor horse Horsham hundred pounds informed Jesus king knew labor live London Lord Lord's day master mercy mind minister ministry morning Nabal never night person pharisees pocket poor pray prayer preach preacher promise Prov providence Psalm received rich Satan Saviour says scripture sent shillings soon soul spirit sure Surrey Thames Ditton thee thine things thou shalt thought throne told Tom Paine took unto wife word
Popular passages
Page 82 - ... not that I speak in respect of want; for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound ; every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need.
Page 82 - I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound : everywhere and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. I can do all things through Christ, which strengtheneth me.
Page 159 - He goeth after her straightway, as an ox goeth to the slaughter, or as a fool to the correction of the stocks; till a dart strike through his liver; as a bird hasteth to the snare, and knoweth not that it is for his life.
Page 100 - And thou shalt remember all the way which the Lord thy God led thee these forty years in the wilderness, to humble thee, and to prove thee, to know what was in thine heart, whether thou wouldest keep his commandments, or no.
Page 96 - For the land, whither thou goest in to possess it, is not as the land of Egypt, from whence ye came out, where thou sowedst thy seed, and wateredst it with thy foot, as a garden of herbs : but the land, whither ye go to possess it, is a land of hills and valleys, and drinketh water of the rain of heaven...
Page vi - For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called: but God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty.
Page 31 - There is a lad here, which hath five barley loaves, and two small fishes: but what are they among so many?
Page 138 - And I beheld, and lo, in the midst of the throne, and of the four beasts, and in the midst of the elders, stood a Lamb as it had been slain, having seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven Spirits of God sent forth into all the earth. And he came and took the book out of the right hand of him that sat upon the throne.
Page xiv - If ye will not hear, and if ye will not lay it to heart, to give glory unto my name, saith the Lord of Hosts, I will even send a curse upon you, and I will curse your blessings : yea, I have cursed them already, because ye do not lay it to heart.
Page 216 - Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures ; and that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures ; that he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve. After that he was seen of above five hundred brethren at once, of whom the greater part remain unto this present, but some are fallen asleep. After that he was seen of James, then of all the apostles. And last of all he was seen of me also, as of one born out of due time.