The Works of the Rev. John Newton ...Williams and Whiting, 1810 |
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... thought of : -I say , when we compare and consi- der these things by the light afforded us in the holy Scripture , we may collect indisputable proof , from the narrow circle of our own concerns , that the wise and good providence of God ...
... thought of : -I say , when we compare and consi- der these things by the light afforded us in the holy Scripture , we may collect indisputable proof , from the narrow circle of our own concerns , that the wise and good providence of God ...
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... thoughts are high above ours , as the heavens are higher than the earth , ) is pleased to pluck them as brands out ... thought little of the mis- chief he had hitherto done . - He was engaged for the suppression of the whole sect ; and ...
... thoughts are high above ours , as the heavens are higher than the earth , ) is pleased to pluck them as brands out ... thought little of the mis- chief he had hitherto done . - He was engaged for the suppression of the whole sect ; and ...
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... thought the author a most religious person , and that I had only to follow him and be happy . Thus , with fine words ... thoughts of an industrious application to business . At length a mer- VOL . I. D chant in Liverpool , an intimate ...
... thought the author a most religious person , and that I had only to follow him and be happy . Thus , with fine words ... thoughts of an industrious application to business . At length a mer- VOL . I. D chant in Liverpool , an intimate ...
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... a mile of their house , I obtained my father's leave to call on them . I was , however , ve- ry indifferent about it , and sometimes thought of pass- As my ing on however , I went . I was known 18 Let . 3 . Journey to Keni .
... a mile of their house , I obtained my father's leave to call on them . I was , however , ve- ry indifferent about it , and sometimes thought of pass- As my ing on however , I went . I was known 18 Let . 3 . Journey to Keni .
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... thought of , but for a message received just at that crisis , for I had not been invited at any time before . Thus ... thoughts , for the seven following years . Give me leave , Sir , to reflect a little upon this unex- pected incident ...
... thought of , but for a message received just at that crisis , for I had not been invited at any time before . Thus ... thoughts , for the seven following years . Give me leave , Sir , to reflect a little upon this unex- pected incident ...
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Page 464 - 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 250 - 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 325 - 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 335 - 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 414 - Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil ; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness ; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter! Woe unto them that are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight!
Page 365 - 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.
Page 558 - Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise. For the wisdom -of this world is foolishness with God: for it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness.
Page 575 - Christ are born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God; John i.
Page 412 - This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that JESUS CHRIST came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief.
Page 449 - As for the word that thou hast spoken unto us in the name of the Lord, we will not hearken unto thee. But we will certainly do whatsoever thing goeth forth out of our own mouth...