The Christians Great Interest: In Two Parts. I. The Trial of a Saving Interest in Christ. II. The Way how to Attain itMark Newman, 1815 - 252 pages |
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... whole parish that did not bring forth some fruits of his ministry , and afford some real converts to a re- ligious life . And thus he was made the instru- ment of many notable triumphs of victorious grace , which Jesus Christ leads over ...
... whole parish that did not bring forth some fruits of his ministry , and afford some real converts to a re- ligious life . And thus he was made the instru- ment of many notable triumphs of victorious grace , which Jesus Christ leads over ...
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... od , his excellent accomplishments now exerted themselves with the greatest efficacy , and his use- fulness was more universally diffused through the whole country , which was in a great measure de- 20 MEMOIRS OF THE LIFE.
... od , his excellent accomplishments now exerted themselves with the greatest efficacy , and his use- fulness was more universally diffused through the whole country , which was in a great measure de- 20 MEMOIRS OF THE LIFE.
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... whole country , which was in a great measure de- prived of their pastors . Many then hungered after the word of the Lord , and this made them with more eagerness embrace the advantage which a merciful providence afforded them , of Mr ...
... whole country , which was in a great measure de- prived of their pastors . Many then hungered after the word of the Lord , and this made them with more eagerness embrace the advantage which a merciful providence afforded them , of Mr ...
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... whole behaviour , as well as in his dress , there was nothing that could give the least disgust to gentlemen of the politest education and nicest taste . An awful gravity dwelt upon his countenance , and never gave way to levity in ...
... whole behaviour , as well as in his dress , there was nothing that could give the least disgust to gentlemen of the politest education and nicest taste . An awful gravity dwelt upon his countenance , and never gave way to levity in ...
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... whole country who admired him , were all dangerous flatterers , apt to beguile a man into a fond conceit of himself ; but his lowliness of mind was proof against these pleasing seducers , nor could they charm him into selfsufficiency ...
... whole country who admired him , were all dangerous flatterers , apt to beguile a man into a fond conceit of himself ; but his lowliness of mind was proof against these pleasing seducers , nor could they charm him into selfsufficiency ...
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Page 141 - For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, saith the Lord; I will put my laws into their mind, and write them in their hearts...
Page 7 - Abide in Me and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself except it abide in the vine, no more can ye except ye abide in Me. I am the Vine, ye are the branches. He that abideth in Me and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit. For without Me ye can do nothing.
Page 124 - Unto you therefore which believe he is precious : but unto them which be disobedient, the stone which the builders disallowed, the same is made the head of the corner, and a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence, even to them which stumble at the word, being disobedient: whereunto also they were appointed.
Page 71 - The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell. Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident.
Page 79 - O wretched man that I am ! who shall deliver me from the body of this death ? I thank God, through Jesus Christ our Lord. So then with the mind I myself serve the law of God, but with the flesh the law of sin.
Page 137 - HAVING therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
Page 83 - MY God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? why art thou so far from helping me, and from the words of my roaring?