Eliezer; Or, Suffering for Christ, EtcS.W. Partridge & Company, 1877 - 130 pages |
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... tears of humble contrition and heartfelt sorrow , implored forgiveness . For some time his petitions remained unanswered , but at length a ray from the Spirit illumined his night of mental despair ; the gracious Saviour had compassion ...
... tears of humble contrition and heartfelt sorrow , implored forgiveness . For some time his petitions remained unanswered , but at length a ray from the Spirit illumined his night of mental despair ; the gracious Saviour had compassion ...
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... tears and sobs , which at such moments cannot be restrained , they bade him farewell , not knowing whether they should see his face again on earth . One alone remained with him — the aged mother- in - law of one of the missionaries ...
... tears and sobs , which at such moments cannot be restrained , they bade him farewell , not knowing whether they should see his face again on earth . One alone remained with him — the aged mother- in - law of one of the missionaries ...
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... With many tears the venerable Israelite and his son bade their guest farewell , and the former , putting into his hand a basket of provisions , said , " I know that in prison you suffer severely from SUFFERING FOR CHRIST . 37.
... With many tears the venerable Israelite and his son bade their guest farewell , and the former , putting into his hand a basket of provisions , said , " I know that in prison you suffer severely from SUFFERING FOR CHRIST . 37.
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... tears and sobs , embraced him and bade him God speed . Eliezer consoled them by the assur- ance that , for some good purpose , he had been placed thus , as they now beheld him , and added in the words of the inspired volume , " I have ...
... tears and sobs , embraced him and bade him God speed . Eliezer consoled them by the assur- ance that , for some good purpose , he had been placed thus , as they now beheld him , and added in the words of the inspired volume , " I have ...
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... tears in their eyes . As for the rest , they left him unmolested to read , pray , and speak as he thought fit . A day or two later , in company with a Russian convict , to whom he was chained , the fatiguing march on foot was recom ...
... tears in their eyes . As for the rest , they left him unmolested to read , pray , and speak as he thought fit . A day or two later , in company with a Russian convict , to whom he was chained , the fatiguing march on foot was recom ...
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Page 112 - But to the rest speak I, not the Lord: If any brother hath a wife that believeth not, and she be pleased to dwell with him, let him not put her away.
Page 43 - Say unto them, As I live, saith the Lord God, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live: turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, O house of Israel...
Page 2 - GOD moves in a mysterious way His wonders to perform ; He plants his footsteps in the sea, And rides upon the storm. Deep in unfathomable mines Of never-failing skill, He treasures up his bright designs, And works his sovereign will.
Page vii - Think not that I am come to send peace on earth : I came not to send peace, but a sword. For I am come to set a man at variance against his father, and the daughter against her mother, and the daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law. And a man's foes shall be they of his own household.
Page 117 - Hear the word of the Lord, ye that tremble at his word; Your brethren that hated you, that cast you out for my name's sake, said. Let the Lord be glorified: but he shall appear to your joy, and they shall be ashamed.
Page xiii - Hearken unto me, ye that know righteousness, the people in whose heart is my law ; fear ye not the reproach of men, neither be ye afraid of their revilings. For the moth shall eat them up like a garment, and the worm shall eat them like wool : but my righteousness shall be for ever, and my salvation from generation to generation.