On affliction and desertion, from Sibbs [and others] revised by J. East1838 |
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... saith one , who could speak experimentally on the subject . But we need much assistance , when under the chasten- ing rod of a Father , to make us believe that the gall and wormwood are medicinal - the severity of the discipline either ...
... saith one , who could speak experimentally on the subject . But we need much assistance , when under the chasten- ing rod of a Father , to make us believe that the gall and wormwood are medicinal - the severity of the discipline either ...
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... saith old Jacob , Gen. xlvii . 9. Since they are evil , it is well they are but few . Few men consider this , that they come into the world to bear crosses , but rather imagine they come hither to spend A their days in pleasure ; at ...
... saith old Jacob , Gen. xlvii . 9. Since they are evil , it is well they are but few . Few men consider this , that they come into the world to bear crosses , but rather imagine they come hither to spend A their days in pleasure ; at ...
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... saith , " Depart ye cursed . " The reasons of desertion are , 1. To correct us for our wantonness , and our unkind dealing with Christ . If we neglect him upon frivolous pretences , certainly he will be gone . When we are not at God's ...
... saith , " Depart ye cursed . " The reasons of desertion are , 1. To correct us for our wantonness , and our unkind dealing with Christ . If we neglect him upon frivolous pretences , certainly he will be gone . When we are not at God's ...
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... saith the high and lofty one that inha- biteth eternity , whose name is holy , I dwell in the high and holy place with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit , to revive the spirit of the humble , and to revive the heart of ...
... saith the high and lofty one that inha- biteth eternity , whose name is holy , I dwell in the high and holy place with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit , to revive the spirit of the humble , and to revive the heart of ...
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... apprehension , see if he calls thee not back again . Look what he himself saith , Jer . xxxi . 18-20 , " Ephraim is my son , my dear son , " and yet he began to speak against him , as sharp and bitter words ON AFFLICTION AND DESERTION . 63.
... apprehension , see if he calls thee not back again . Look what he himself saith , Jer . xxxi . 18-20 , " Ephraim is my son , my dear son , " and yet he began to speak against him , as sharp and bitter words ON AFFLICTION AND DESERTION . 63.
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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.