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... leave some hints in writing of my experience of the goodness of God ; and now , in the thirty - sixth year of my age , I begin this work . I was born in Northampton , in Burlington county , West Jersey , in the year 1720 ; and before I ...
... leave some hints in writing of my experience of the goodness of God ; and now , in the thirty - sixth year of my age , I begin this work . I was born in Northampton , in Burlington county , West Jersey , in the year 1720 ; and before I ...
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... birds and killed them , supposing that better than to leave them to pine away and die miserably ; and believed , in this case , that Scripture pro- verb was fulfilled , " The tender mercies of the 20 LIFE OF JOHN WOOLMAN .
... birds and killed them , supposing that better than to leave them to pine away and die miserably ; and believed , in this case , that Scripture pro- verb was fulfilled , " The tender mercies of the 20 LIFE OF JOHN WOOLMAN .
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... leave some hints in writing of my experience of the goodness of God ; and now , in the thirty - sixth year of my age , I begin this work . I was born in Northampton , in Burlington county , West Jersey , in the year 1720 ; and before I ...
... leave some hints in writing of my experience of the goodness of God ; and now , in the thirty - sixth year of my age , I begin this work . I was born in Northampton , in Burlington county , West Jersey , in the year 1720 ; and before I ...
Page 21
... birds and killed them , supposing that better than to leave them to pine away and die miserably ; and believed , in this case , that Scripture pro- verb was fulfilled , " The tender mercies of the 20 LIFE OF JOHN WOOLMAN .
... birds and killed them , supposing that better than to leave them to pine away and die miserably ; and believed , in this case , that Scripture pro- verb was fulfilled , " The tender mercies of the 20 LIFE OF JOHN WOOLMAN .
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... again , my heart was strongly inclined to them , and there was in me a sore conflict . At times I turned to folly ; and then sorrow and confusion took hold of me . In a while , I resolved totally to leave off LIFE OF JOHN WOOLMAN . 23.
... again , my heart was strongly inclined to them , and there was in me a sore conflict . At times I turned to folly ; and then sorrow and confusion took hold of me . In a while , I resolved totally to leave off LIFE OF JOHN WOOLMAN . 23.
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Page 167 - That the blood of all the prophets, which was shed from the foundation of the world, may be required of this generation...
Page 152 - If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father's commandments and abide in his love.
Page 158 - Let nothing be done through strife or vain-glory, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others. Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus...
Page 75 - Finally, Brethren, whatsoever Things are true, whatsoever Things are just, whatsoever Things are pure, whatsoever Things are lovely, whatsoever Things are of good Report; if there be any Virtue, if there be any Praise, think on these Things and do them, and the God of Peace shall be with you.
Page 21 - Although the fig tree shall not blossom, neither shall fruit be in the vines; The labour of the olive shall fail, and the fields shall yield no meat; The flock shall be cut off from the fold, and there shall be no herd in the stalls: Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation.
Page 123 - The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.
Page 122 - Thus saith the Lord, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches: but let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I am the Lord which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith the Lord.
Page 149 - And the remnant of Jacob shall be in the midst of many people as a dew from the Lord, as the showers upon the grass, that tarrieth not for man, nor waiteth for the sons of men.
Page 167 - Thine eyes shall see the king in his beauty: They shall behold the land that is very far off.
Page 149 - O house of Jacob, come ye, and let us walk in the light of the LORD.