A Spring Day: Or, Contemplations on Several Occurrences which Naturally Strike the Eye in that Delightful SeasonAuthor, 1819 - 344 pages |
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Page 51
... darkness hath overspread the whole soul , so that “ the " natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God , for they are foolishness unto " him ; neither can he know them , because 66 66 they are spiritually discerned . " 1 ...
... darkness hath overspread the whole soul , so that “ the " natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God , for they are foolishness unto " him ; neither can he know them , because 66 66 they are spiritually discerned . " 1 ...
Page 53
... darkness . Anxious , as it were , to be the first of all the terrestrial creation in expressing its thank- fulness to the great Creator , and upholder of all , for his kindness during the night , it pours forth its little , grateful ...
... darkness . Anxious , as it were , to be the first of all the terrestrial creation in expressing its thank- fulness to the great Creator , and upholder of all , for his kindness during the night , it pours forth its little , grateful ...
Page 89
... darkness does not immediately ensue ; but though the light is protracted for a little , yet are there not the smallest hopes of his rising again that day ; for it is ended . no , In the twilight , which is quickly lost in the blackness ...
... darkness does not immediately ensue ; but though the light is protracted for a little , yet are there not the smallest hopes of his rising again that day ; for it is ended . no , In the twilight , which is quickly lost in the blackness ...
Page 90
... make a prey of any good that was there remaining ; till at length they are enveloped in the horrible darkness of eternal night , misery , and woe . CONTEMPLATION V. ON PLOUGHING . YONDER rustic swain , somewhat 90 THE SUN .
... make a prey of any good that was there remaining ; till at length they are enveloped in the horrible darkness of eternal night , misery , and woe . CONTEMPLATION V. ON PLOUGHING . YONDER rustic swain , somewhat 90 THE SUN .
Page 111
... darkness impregnateth the believer with stronger desires after the light of God's countenance , clearer views of his interest in Christ , and faith in lively exercise so that he maketh , if I may use the expres- sion , desperate efforts ...
... darkness impregnateth the believer with stronger desires after the light of God's countenance , clearer views of his interest in Christ , and faith in lively exercise so that he maketh , if I may use the expres- sion , desperate efforts ...
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Abihu Adam affliction Almighty beams beasts beautiful bees behold blessed body brook Canaan Christ Jesus ciii cometh CONTEMPLATION creation creature curse darkness death delight destroyed devil divine divine grace doth earth embrio enemies eternal everlasting evil Ezek faith Father field flesh flock flower fruit glory God's goeth gospel grace green bay tree ground grow hand happy hath heart heaven holy Husbandman infinite wrath Israel Jesus Christ John x kingdom of heaven light live Luke maketh manner Matt mercy mighty hand Nadab nature ness night ordinances planted pleasure plough Prov Psal Psalm putteth quadrupeds reason rejoice root royal Psalmist saith Satan saying seed shepherd sinner sins soul sown spiritual spring Sun of righteousness swallow sweet thee thereof things thorns thou tion trees unto wicked wisdom wise wonderful wood xxiii