Pithy papers on singular subjects, by old HumphreyReligious Tract Society, 1847 - 350 pages |
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... thank God for these things , and not forget that they cost you nothing . These , though many , form but a small part of the good gifts we enjoy ; for the things which cost us nothing are numberless . But now comes the crowning question ...
... thank God for these things , and not forget that they cost you nothing . These , though many , form but a small part of the good gifts we enjoy ; for the things which cost us nothing are numberless . But now comes the crowning question ...
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... thanks . " A welcome communication it seems , conveying good tidings , or containing some substantial proof of remembrance , kindness , or affection . The safe arrival , however , of the letter being acknowledged in the newspaper ...
... thanks . " A welcome communication it seems , conveying good tidings , or containing some substantial proof of remembrance , kindness , or affection . The safe arrival , however , of the letter being acknowledged in the newspaper ...
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... are none of these that I do not greatly honour . Nor are the kind - hearted friends of animals , de- fenceless animals , unentitled to my warmest thanks . ; The ministers of the gospel have won their way to 62 ON ANGER AND ADMIRATION .
... are none of these that I do not greatly honour . Nor are the kind - hearted friends of animals , de- fenceless animals , unentitled to my warmest thanks . ; The ministers of the gospel have won their way to 62 ON ANGER AND ADMIRATION .
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... thank you on behalf of those you have benefited by your kindness . Who ever hears the name of Howard without offering him the homage of the heart for a life devoted to benevolence and humanity ? For myself , my affections have been ...
... thank you on behalf of those you have benefited by your kindness . Who ever hears the name of Howard without offering him the homage of the heart for a life devoted to benevolence and humanity ? For myself , my affections have been ...
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... thank God with a grateful heart for your present position . " Ay ! ay ! " say you , " this is fine talking , but you know not the worst of it . Had my troubles come upon me through losses , and crosses , and unexpected misfortunes , I ...
... thank God with a grateful heart for your present position . " Ay ! ay ! " say you , " this is fine talking , but you know not the worst of it . Had my troubles come upon me through losses , and crosses , and unexpected misfortunes , I ...
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Page 348 - All the paths of the Lord are mercy and truth : unto such as keep his covenant and his testimonies.
Page 112 - Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? And one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father. But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows.
Page 251 - Say not thou, What is the cause that the former days were better than these? for thou dost not inquire wisely concerning this.
Page 98 - Who is among you that feareth the Lord, that obeyeth the voice of his servant, that walketh in darkness, and hath no light ? let him trust in the name of the Lord, and stay upon his God.
Page 276 - Who His own self bare our sins in His own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness : by Whose stripes ye were healed.
Page 243 - From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I.
Page 175 - IT is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord, and to sing praises unto thy name, O most High: 2 To show forth thy lovingkindness in the morning, and thy faithfulness every night, 3 Upon an instrument of ten strings, and upon the psaltery; upon the harp with a solemn sound.
Page 175 - Lord, make me to know mine end, and the measure of my days, what it is; that I may know how frail I am.
Page 147 - The days of our years are threescore years and ten; And if by reason of strength they be fourscore years, Yet is their strength labour and sorrow; For it is soon cut off, and we fly away.
Page 54 - Children, obey your parents in all things : for this is well pleasing unto the Lord.