The works of the rev. John Newton, Volume 1J. Johnson... and J. Smith, 1808 |
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... Lord's dealings with us , and are ready to complain , when , if we knew all , we should rather rejoice . But to us ... Lord led us ! We shall then see and acknowledge , that mercy and goodness directed every step ; we shall see , that ...
... Lord's dealings with us , and are ready to complain , when , if we knew all , we should rather rejoice . But to us ... Lord led us ! We shall then see and acknowledge , that mercy and goodness directed every step ; we shall see , that ...
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... Lord ( whose thoughts are high above ours , as the heavens are higher than the earth ) is pleased to pluck them as ... Lord's doing , and it is marvellous in the eyes of all those who are not blinded by prejudice and unbelief . Such ...
... Lord ( whose thoughts are high above ours , as the heavens are higher than the earth ) is pleased to pluck them as ... Lord's doing , and it is marvellous in the eyes of all those who are not blinded by prejudice and unbelief . Such ...
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... Lord cautions us not to " cast pearls before " swine . " The pearls of a Christian are , perhaps , his choice experiences of the Lord's power and love in the concerns of his soul ; and these should not be at all ad- ventures made public ...
... Lord cautions us not to " cast pearls before " swine . " The pearls of a Christian are , perhaps , his choice experiences of the Lord's power and love in the concerns of his soul ; and these should not be at all ad- ventures made public ...
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... Lord should so incline my heart . In my sixth year I began to learn Latin ; but before I had time to know much about it , the intended plan of my education was broke short.— The Lord's designs were far beyond the views of an earthly ...
... Lord should so incline my heart . In my sixth year I began to learn Latin ; but before I had time to know much about it , the intended plan of my education was broke short.— The Lord's designs were far beyond the views of an earthly ...
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... Lord , whom I little thought of , knew my danger , and was providing for my deliverance . Two things I had determined when at Plymouth ; that I would not go to India , and that I would go to Guinea ; and such indeed was the Lord's will ...
... Lord , whom I little thought of , knew my danger , and was providing for my deliverance . Two things I had determined when at Plymouth ; that I would not go to India , and that I would go to Guinea ; and such indeed was the Lord's will ...
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Page 433 - Oh that my head were waters, and mine eyes a fountain of tears, that I might weep day and night for the slain of the daughter of my people!
Page 448 - So spake the seraph Abdiel, faithful found, Among the faithless faithful only he; Among innumerable false unmoved, Unshaken, unseduced, unterrified, His loyalty he kept, his love, his zeal ; Nor number nor example with him wrought To swerve from truth, or change his constant mind, Though single.
Page 234 - For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving : for it is sanctified by the word of God, and prayer.
Page 309 - A new commandment I give unto you : That you love one another, as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this shall all men know that you are My disciples, if you have love one for another.
Page 319 - Surely in vain is the net spread in the sight of any bird," or, before the eyes of every thing that hath a wing, as in the original.
Page 170 - Christ; being filled with the fruits of righteousness which are by Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.
Page 388 - And the twelve gates were twelve pearls ; every several gate was of one pearl. And the street of the city was pure gold as it were transparent glass.
Page 511 - Ye yourselves bear me witness, that I said, I am not the Christ, but that I am sent before him.
Page 349 - Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retaineth not his anger for ever, because he delighteth in mercy.