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... and ordinary history , are exceptions to the doctrine of Christ , who directed his disciples to say - even after they should have done " all those things which were com- 3 manded - we are unprofitable servants ; we have done.
... and ordinary history , are exceptions to the doctrine of Christ , who directed his disciples to say - even after they should have done " all those things which were com- 3 manded - we are unprofitable servants ; we have done.
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John Hall. manded - we are unprofitable servants ; we have done that which was our duty to do . " This course is likely not only to create an illusion which more mature knowledge will but imperfectly dissi- pate , but to diminish the ...
John Hall. manded - we are unprofitable servants ; we have done that which was our duty to do . " This course is likely not only to create an illusion which more mature knowledge will but imperfectly dissi- pate , but to diminish the ...
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... servant , and in this sense , counted worthy of the kingdom of heaven . But the usefulness of such writings consists in showing how much good an individual , under the blessing of God , may per- form ; and thus encouraging other men to ...
... servant , and in this sense , counted worthy of the kingdom of heaven . But the usefulness of such writings consists in showing how much good an individual , under the blessing of God , may per- form ; and thus encouraging other men to ...
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... servant , cheerfully taking up the cross he shall appoint me . " - " Read some of Amos . reading of the Prophets is to me one of the most delightful employments . One cannot but be charm- ed with the beauty of the imagery , while they ...
... servant , cheerfully taking up the cross he shall appoint me . " - " Read some of Amos . reading of the Prophets is to me one of the most delightful employments . One cannot but be charm- ed with the beauty of the imagery , while they ...
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... all you can for this object , or are you waiting for the judgment , supposing that Christ will acknowledge a professed , but unprofitable servant ? : CHAPTER IV . FROM Cornwall , Mr. Martyn returned to LIFE OF HENRY MARTYN . 39.
... all you can for this object , or are you waiting for the judgment , supposing that Christ will acknowledge a professed , but unprofitable servant ? : CHAPTER IV . FROM Cornwall , Mr. Martyn returned to LIFE OF HENRY MARTYN . 39.
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Page 109 - And the Lord will create upon every dwelling place of mount Zion, and upon her assemblies, a cloud and smoke by day, and the shining of a flaming fire by night : for upon all the glory shall be a defence.
Page 96 - Dear dying Lamb ! Thy precious blood Shall never lose its power, Till all the ransomed church of God Be saved, to sin no more.
Page 245 - Kingdoms wide, that sit in darkness, Grant them, Lord, the glorious light ; And, from eastern coast to western, May the morning chase the night ; And redemption, Freely purchased, win the day.
Page 242 - The God of Abraham praise, At whose supreme command From earth I rise, and seek the joys At his right hand : I all on earth forsake, Its wisdom, fame, and power ; And him my only portion make, My shield and tower.
Page 52 - Hast thou not known, hast thou not heard that the everlasting God, the Lord, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary? There is no searching of his understanding. He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength.
Page 107 - O that I had wings like a dove ! then would I flee away and be at rest.
Page 62 - Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness...
Page 79 - I will gather all nations and tongues ; and they shall come, and see my glory.
Page 245 - O'EE the gloomy hills of darkness, Look, my soul, be still, and gaze; All the promises do travail With a glorious day of grace; Blessed jubilee! Let thy glorious morning dawn.
Page 243 - Though nature's strength decay, And earth and hell withstand, To Canaan's bounds I urge my way At His command : The watery deep I pass, With Jesus in my view; And through the howling wilderness My way pursue.