On affliction and desertion, from Sibbs [and others] revised by J. East1838 |
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... divine revenge , whereby God would satisfy his justice , but of divine affection , whereby he communicates his goodness , and draws the image of his son with more beauty and glory . They are the acts of God , not of a sleepy careless ...
... divine revenge , whereby God would satisfy his justice , but of divine affection , whereby he communicates his goodness , and draws the image of his son with more beauty and glory . They are the acts of God , not of a sleepy careless ...
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... his own to bring them to himself , that they may be partakers of the divine nature , 2 Peter i . 4 . Hence then , we may surely conclude , that afflictions Oh ! no , are not inflicted for the satisfaction 14 ON AFFLICTION AND DESERTION .
... his own to bring them to himself , that they may be partakers of the divine nature , 2 Peter i . 4 . Hence then , we may surely conclude , that afflictions Oh ! no , are not inflicted for the satisfaction 14 ON AFFLICTION AND DESERTION .
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... divine displeasure ? Then , above all things ought the stricken and smitten believer to pray himself , and get others also to pray for him ; for God often re- stores comforts unto such at the request of mourners for them . Isaiah lvii ...
... divine displeasure ? Then , above all things ought the stricken and smitten believer to pray himself , and get others also to pray for him ; for God often re- stores comforts unto such at the request of mourners for them . Isaiah lvii ...
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... divine arm , he says , Lay hold upon that ; lean hard , it will never give way . He withers our hopes , and spreads desolation around us . Then , showing us heaven , he says , There is a country ; arise and depart hence , for this is ...
... divine arm , he says , Lay hold upon that ; lean hard , it will never give way . He withers our hopes , and spreads desolation around us . Then , showing us heaven , he says , There is a country ; arise and depart hence , for this is ...
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... divine grace implanted . That which is divine , is durable and invincible - that which is born of God , over- cometh the world . It is a Angels There is much to encourage him in his cause . good warfare . Conscience must approve it ...
... divine grace implanted . That which is divine , is durable and invincible - that which is born of God , over- cometh the world . It is a Angels There is much to encourage him in his cause . good warfare . Conscience must approve it ...
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Popular passages
Page 103 - And I heard a loud voice, saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ : for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night.
Page 43 - Mine is an unchanging love, Higher than the heights above, Deeper than the depths beneath, Free and faithful, strong as death. 5 " Thou shalt see My glory soon, When the work of grace is done ; Partner of My throne shalt be ; Say, poor sinner, lov'st thou Me?
Page 314 - Jesus answered, Thou couldest have no power at all against me, except it were given thee from above: therefore he that delivered me unto thee hath the greater sin.
Page 184 - Who hath laid the measures thereof, if thou knowest? or who hath stretched the line upon it? Whereupon are the foundations thereof fastened? or who laid the corner stone thereof; When the morning stars sang together, and all the Sons of God shouted for joy?
Page 248 - I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and I am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day.
Page 106 - For all things are for your sakes, that the abundant grace might through the thanksgiving of many redound to the glory of God.
Page 298 - JERUSALEM, my happy home ! Name ever dear to me ! When shall my labours have an end, In joy, and peace, and thee...
Page 28 - Ye fearful saints, fresh courage take, The clouds ye so much dread Are big with mercy, and shall break In blessings on your head. Judge not the Lord by feeble sense, But trust him for his grace ; Behind a frowning providence He hides a smiling face. His purposes will ripen fast, Unfolding every hour ; The bud may have a bitter taste, But sweet will be the flower. Blind unbelief is sure to err,* And scan his work in vain : God is his own interpreter, And he will make it plain.
Page 11 - If ye endure chastening, God dealeth with you as with sons ; for what son is he whom the Father chasteneth not ? But if ye be without chastisement, whereof all are partakers, then are ye bastards and not sons.
Page 13 - Could we but climb where Moses stood, And view the landscape o'er, Not Jordan's stream, nor death's cold flood, Should fright us from the shore.