The Life that Now is: SermonsFuller, 1871 - 351 pages |
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... live by as that which in some way they felt flow . ing out of his nature into theirs ; and so they came in the end to see what he meant when he said , " Without me ye can do nothing . " If you take a cutting from a feeble stalk , and ...
... live by as that which in some way they felt flow . ing out of his nature into theirs ; and so they came in the end to see what he meant when he said , " Without me ye can do nothing . " If you take a cutting from a feeble stalk , and ...
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... one soul inspires another and lives in it . I am simply to realize that if I can become united to Jesus Christ , as the branch is united to the vine , then I become a part of a life , before which Webster and Hamilton 8 VINES AND BRANCHES .
... one soul inspires another and lives in it . I am simply to realize that if I can become united to Jesus Christ , as the branch is united to the vine , then I become a part of a life , before which Webster and Hamilton 8 VINES AND BRANCHES .
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... live well ; that his life is good , his soul's large windows free from blemish ; that he is loving , long - suffering , gentle , patient , and good ; that the wan face of sickness lights up in his presence , and he is feet to the lame ...
... live well ; that his life is good , his soul's large windows free from blemish ; that he is loving , long - suffering , gentle , patient , and good ; that the wan face of sickness lights up in his presence , and he is feet to the lame ...
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... so . When a man lives a noble life , thinks great thoughts , does great things , shames Christian men by the intrinsic beauty and grace of his life , and yet disclaims connection with the Christian stock , I VINES AND BRANCHES . 13.
... so . When a man lives a noble life , thinks great thoughts , does great things , shames Christian men by the intrinsic beauty and grace of his life , and yet disclaims connection with the Christian stock , I VINES AND BRANCHES . 13.
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... live isolated from the special Christian line in the world to - day , but it is very doubtful indeed whether you could have done so well if your fathers had not lived in the Chris- tian church of yesterday . And if a man in my city says ...
... live isolated from the special Christian line in the world to - day , but it is very doubtful indeed whether you could have done so well if your fathers had not lived in the Chris- tian church of yesterday . And if a man in my city says ...
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Page 163 - Which of you shall have a friend, and shall go unto him at midnight, and say unto him, 'Friend, lend me three loaves: for a friend of mine in his journey is come to me, and I have nothing to set before him'?
Page 25 - For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me. And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee : for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
Page 128 - But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth : for the Father seeketh such to worship him.
Page 165 - Ask, and it shall be given you : seek, and you shall find : knock, and it shall be opened to you.
Page 77 - ... hath made of one blood all nations of men to dwell on all the face of the earth...
Page 326 - GROW old along with me! The best is yet to be, The last of life, for which the first was made: Our times are in his hand Who saith, "A whole I planned, Youth shows but half; trust God: see all, nor be afraid!
Page 138 - And saw within the moonlight in his room, Making it rich, and like a lily in bloom, An angel writing in a book of gold. Exceeding peace had made Ben Adhem bold, And to the presence in the room he said, "What writest thou?" The vision raised its head, And with a look made of all sweet accord, Answered, "The names of those who love the Lord.
Page 4 - I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman. Every branch in me that beareth not fruit, he taketh away ; and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit.
Page 138 - Nay, not so," Replied the angel. Abou spoke more low, But cheerly still ; and said, " I pray thee, then, Write me as one that loves his fellow-men.
Page 138 - ABOU BEN ADHEM (may his tribe increase!) Awoke one night from a deep dream of peace, And saw within the moonlight in his room, Making it rich and like a lily in bloom, An angel writing in a book of gold: Exceeding peace had made Ben Adhem bold, And to the presence in the room he said, "What writest thou?