Short and simple prayers, with hymns for the use of children, by the author of 'Mamma's Bible stories'.1844 |
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... that extempore prayer is preferable to any forms , however simple . This is undoubtedly true : but when it is considered how readily the infant mind is attracted by external objects ; how much more disposed to dwell upon 66.
... that extempore prayer is preferable to any forms , however simple . This is undoubtedly true : but when it is considered how readily the infant mind is attracted by external objects ; how much more disposed to dwell upon 66.
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... true condition learn ; What are thy hopes , how sure , how fair , And what thy great concern ? Now a new scene of life begins , Set out afresh for heaven ; Seek pardon for thy former sins , In Christ so freely given . Devoutly yield ...
... true condition learn ; What are thy hopes , how sure , how fair , And what thy great concern ? Now a new scene of life begins , Set out afresh for heaven ; Seek pardon for thy former sins , In Christ so freely given . Devoutly yield ...
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... true . O Lord , forgive me my great sin . Help me from this time forth to be more watchful over all my con- duct , words , and actions , and more fearful of dis- pleasing Thee , my Heavenly Father , who knowest all things . When I feel ...
... true . O Lord , forgive me my great sin . Help me from this time forth to be more watchful over all my con- duct , words , and actions , and more fearful of dis- pleasing Thee , my Heavenly Father , who knowest all things . When I feel ...
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... true , may I remember " Thou , God , seest me ; " and may I be kept by Thy grace from giving way to deceit and falsehood . O Lord , before I close my eyes in sleep this night , help me to be really sorry for my sin , and blot it out of ...
... true , may I remember " Thou , God , seest me ; " and may I be kept by Thy grace from giving way to deceit and falsehood . O Lord , before I close my eyes in sleep this night , help me to be really sorry for my sin , and blot it out of ...
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... true God , and Jesus Christ , whom Thou hast sent . When we think of their great igno- rance may we be more thankful for our own bless- ings , and that we have been taught to know Thee , the Way , the Truth , and the Life . O , how ...
... true God , and Jesus Christ , whom Thou hast sent . When we think of their great igno- rance may we be more thankful for our own bless- ings , and that we have been taught to know Thee , the Way , the Truth , and the Life . O , how ...
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Page 42 - All praise to Thee, my God, this night, For all the blessings of the light ; Keep me, O keep me, King of kings, Beneath Thine own almighty wings. 2. Forgive me, Lord, for Thy dear Son, The ill that I this day have done ; That with the world, myself, and Thee, I, ere I sleep, at peace may be.
Page 93 - What brought them to that world above ? That heaven so bright and fair, Where all is peace and joy and love — How came those children tQere?
Page 45 - Let the sweet hope that thou art mine My life and death attend ; Thy presence through my journey shine, And crown my journey's end.
Page 14 - GOD is so good, that he will hear Whenever children humbly pray ; He always lends a gracious ear To what the youngest child can say.
Page 24 - THERE is a path that leads to God — All others go astray, Narrow but pleasant is the road, And Christians love the way.
Page 31 - AMONG the deepest shades of night, Can there be one who sees my way? Yes ; God is like a shining light, That turns the darkness into day.
Page 20 - Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and their wine increased. 8 I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, Lord, only makest me dwell in safety.
Page 55 - This is the day when Jesus broke The powers of death and hell; And shall I still wear Satan's yoke...