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... prayers , which was a certain prediction of it . He had now accomplished the great work he came for , and was therefore by the covenant and transaction betwixt his Father and him , to be ex- alted to his former glory ; the same person ...
... prayers , which was a certain prediction of it . He had now accomplished the great work he came for , and was therefore by the covenant and transaction betwixt his Father and him , to be ex- alted to his former glory ; the same person ...
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Leighton ... Robert Leighton. AN EXPOSITION OF THE LORD's PRAYER . TH MATT . vi . 9 . After this manner therefore pray ye . HE malice and slight of satan , in reference to good actions , works first in attempting wholly to divert us from ...
Leighton ... Robert Leighton. AN EXPOSITION OF THE LORD's PRAYER . TH MATT . vi . 9 . After this manner therefore pray ye . HE malice and slight of satan , in reference to good actions , works first in attempting wholly to divert us from ...
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... prayer , the way of example being the shortest and liveliest way of teaching . These words that are but the entry , are not to be past ; there is in them , 1. The duty of prayer sup- posed . 2. The prescribing of this form . 1. Pray . 2 ...
... prayer , the way of example being the shortest and liveliest way of teaching . These words that are but the entry , are not to be past ; there is in them , 1. The duty of prayer sup- posed . 2. The prescribing of this form . 1. Pray . 2 ...
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... prayer , by the different matter of petitions , or things to be requested , which possibly some of the different names ... pray continually ; when in company , and apart a man useth secret short motions of the soul to God , that may be ...
... prayer , by the different matter of petitions , or things to be requested , which possibly some of the different names ... pray continually ; when in company , and apart a man useth secret short motions of the soul to God , that may be ...
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... prayer are not worthy the least of those , yet it pleases God thus to keep in- tercourse with these souls that love him ... pray ye . Although the Lord knows well our wants , and d Verse 8 . doth according to his own good pleasure , yet ...
... prayer are not worthy the least of those , yet it pleases God thus to keep in- tercourse with these souls that love him ... pray ye . Although the Lord knows well our wants , and d Verse 8 . doth according to his own good pleasure , yet ...
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Page 322 - For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit...
Page 251 - Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him. 5 Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit.
Page 337 - The Lord is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup : thou maintainest my lot. The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; yea, I have a goodly heritage.
Page 70 - Christ ; as obedient children, not fashioning yourselves according to the former lusts in your ignorance : but as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation ; because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.
Page 191 - For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, saith the Lord; I will put my laws into their mind, and write them in their hearts: and I will be to them a God, and they shall be to me a people...
Page 126 - For though thou wash thee with nitre, and take thee much soap, yet thine iniquity is marked before me, saith the Lord God.
Page 425 - LORD, we beseech thee to keep thy household the Church in continual godliness ; that through thy protection it may be free from all adversities, and devoutly given to serve thee in good works, to the glory of thy Name ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Page 312 - For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government will be upon his shoulder, and his name will be called "Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Page 128 - I beseech* you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your breasonabl.e service.
Page 234 - If in this life only we have hope, we are of all men the most miserable.