On affliction and desertion, from Sibbs [and others] revised by J. East1838 |
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... Spirit reneweth , whom faith stayeth , whom the word , prayer and discipline , built up in the Lord , in whom faith breedeth peace , peace sincerity , sincerity love , love a fear of displeasing and a care of pleasing God , in whom this ...
... Spirit reneweth , whom faith stayeth , whom the word , prayer and discipline , built up in the Lord , in whom faith breedeth peace , peace sincerity , sincerity love , love a fear of displeasing and a care of pleasing God , in whom this ...
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... Spirit in our afflictions . To that purpose the rod hath a voice - the Spirit hath a voice , and both must be listened to , Micah vi . 9 . And , because it is a hard matter to be without com- plaints , the apostle urges this in Hebrews ...
... Spirit in our afflictions . To that purpose the rod hath a voice - the Spirit hath a voice , and both must be listened to , Micah vi . 9 . And , because it is a hard matter to be without com- plaints , the apostle urges this in Hebrews ...
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... they imagined he was a spirit coming to do them mischief , Mark vi . 48 , 49. The flesh often makes us think that God is our enemy , when he is our friend . B But as Christ cried out , " It is I ON AFFLICTION AND DESERTION . 17.
... they imagined he was a spirit coming to do them mischief , Mark vi . 48 , 49. The flesh often makes us think that God is our enemy , when he is our friend . B But as Christ cried out , " It is I ON AFFLICTION AND DESERTION . 17.
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... spirit . The issue will declare , that , " all things work together for good , to them that love God , to them that are the called according to his purpose , " Rom . viii . 28 . Finally , let patience and faith have their perfect work ...
... spirit . The issue will declare , that , " all things work together for good , to them that love God , to them that are the called according to his purpose , " Rom . viii . 28 . Finally , let patience and faith have their perfect work ...
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... Spirit . " Take not thy Holy Spirit from me , " Psalm li . 11. Now , external desertion is in point of affliction , when God leaves us under sharp crosses , in his wise providence . These must be dis- tinguished ; sometimes they are ...
... Spirit . " Take not thy Holy Spirit from me , " Psalm li . 11. Now , external desertion is in point of affliction , when God leaves us under sharp crosses , in his wise providence . These must be dis- tinguished ; sometimes they are ...
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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.