The Rise and Progress of Religion in the Soul: Illustrated in a Course of Serious and Practical Addresses ; with a Devout Meditation, Or Prayer Subjoined to Each Chapter, with an Address to the Master of the Family |
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... influence , in proportion to the degree in which the energy of Chris- tian principles is felt to unite and transform the heart of those by whom they are professed . I have studied , in this Treatise , the greatest plainness of speech ...
... influence , in proportion to the degree in which the energy of Chris- tian principles is felt to unite and transform the heart of those by whom they are professed . I have studied , in this Treatise , the greatest plainness of speech ...
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... influences of the blessed Spirit , to assist us in the important and dif- ficult work of the true Christian , and of the encourage- ment we have to hope for such Divine assistance . ( chap . 15. ) In an humble dependence on which , I ...
... influences of the blessed Spirit , to assist us in the important and dif- ficult work of the true Christian , and of the encourage- ment we have to hope for such Divine assistance . ( chap . 15. ) In an humble dependence on which , I ...
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... influence on the person , whosoever he be , that is now reading these lines , and all who read or hear them ! Let not my Lord be angry , if I presume to ask , that , however weak and contemptible this work may seem in the eyes of the ...
... influence on the person , whosoever he be , that is now reading these lines , and all who read or hear them ! Let not my Lord be angry , if I presume to ask , that , however weak and contemptible this work may seem in the eyes of the ...
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... have carelessly neglected it : you have overborne these kind influences . How reasonably then might the sentence have gone forth in righteous displeasure , " My Spirit shall no more 44 [ Ch . 4 . HOLY SPIRIT RESISTED .
... have carelessly neglected it : you have overborne these kind influences . How reasonably then might the sentence have gone forth in righteous displeasure , " My Spirit shall no more 44 [ Ch . 4 . HOLY SPIRIT RESISTED .
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... influence of the Spirit of God upon our minds . But it is a hope from which thou , O sinner ! art at present excluded ; and methinks that it might be grievous to reflect : " These gracious words shall Christ speak to some ; to ...
... influence of the Spirit of God upon our minds . But it is a hope from which thou , O sinner ! art at present excluded ; and methinks that it might be grievous to reflect : " These gracious words shall Christ speak to some ; to ...
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Page 46 - For innumerable evils have compassed me about : mine iniquities have taken hold upon me, so that I am not able to look up ; they are more than the hairs of mine head : therefore my heart faileth me.
Page 216 - Peter said unto him, Though I should die with thee, yet will I not deny thee.
Page 225 - Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that he might be glorified.
Page 294 - Father, I will that they whom thou hast given me be with me where I am, that they may behold my glory...
Page 294 - He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus.
Page 178 - Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.
Page 302 - Pour out thy fury upon the Heathen that know thee not, and upon the families that call not upon thy name.
Page 228 - Lord's hand is not shortened that it cannot save ; neither His ear heavy, that it cannot hear ; but your iniquities have separated between you and your God ; and your sins have hid His face from you.
Page 76 - God hath set forth us apostles, the last, as it were men appointed to death: we are made a spectacle to the world, and to angels, and to men.
Page 230 - Behold, I go forward, but he is not there; And backward, but I cannot perceive him: On the left hand, where he doth work, but I cannot behold him: He hideth himself on the right hand, that I cannot see him: But he knoweth the way that I take: When he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.