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... consolation , whereas the majority of persons in trouble are devoid of religion ; and with respect to christians , they often require something be- sides comfort ; they need to have their minds stirred . up by way of remembrance ; they ...
... consolation , whereas the majority of persons in trouble are devoid of religion ; and with respect to christians , they often require something be- sides comfort ; they need to have their minds stirred . up by way of remembrance ; they ...
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... consolation under any trouble but in God ; and , therefore , prayer to him is the great resource of the afflicted . It is in consequence recommended by infinite goodness and mercy : " is any afflicted ? let him pray . " But it cannot be ...
... consolation under any trouble but in God ; and , therefore , prayer to him is the great resource of the afflicted . It is in consequence recommended by infinite goodness and mercy : " is any afflicted ? let him pray . " But it cannot be ...
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... consolation under our trials than it could be by their removal ; and , as he is a God of judgment , and always exercises mercy wisely , he will be sure to answer our prayers in that way which is most beneficial to us as well as most ...
... consolation under our trials than it could be by their removal ; and , as he is a God of judgment , and always exercises mercy wisely , he will be sure to answer our prayers in that way which is most beneficial to us as well as most ...
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... consoling in their tendency , and which call for grateful and fervent acknowledgment : nay , those things which seem the most unfriendly to our wishes and welfare , did we know all , would probably draw forth our highest praises . We ...
... consoling in their tendency , and which call for grateful and fervent acknowledgment : nay , those things which seem the most unfriendly to our wishes and welfare , did we know all , would probably draw forth our highest praises . We ...
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... not in hell ; -you have many crosses , but you have also many consolations ; -you have been much tried , but you have hitherto been supported ; -your cup is bitter , but what would it have been if there 52 A PROPER BEHAVIOUR.
... not in hell ; -you have many crosses , but you have also many consolations ; -you have been much tried , but you have hitherto been supported ; -your cup is bitter , but what would it have been if there 52 A PROPER BEHAVIOUR.
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Page 108 - If a man have a stubborn and rebellious son, which will not obey the voice of his father, or the voice of his mother, and that, when they have chastened him, will not hearken unto them...
Page 113 - My son, despise not thou the chastening of the Lord, nor faint when thou art rebuked of him : For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth.
Page 57 - Wherefore let them that suffer according to the will of God commit the keeping of their souls to him in well doing, [as] unto a faithful Creator.
Page 251 - Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not high-minded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy ; that they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate, laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.
Page 196 - Hereby know we that we dwell in him, and he in us; because he hath given us of his Spirit.
Page 44 - If ye be reproached for the name of CHRIST, happy are ye; for the spirit of glory and of GOD resteth upon you : on their part He is evil spoken of, but on your part He is glorified. But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or as an evildoer, or as a busybody in other men's matters. Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify GOD on this behalf.
Page 203 - God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble. Therefore will we not fear, though the earth be removed, And though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, Though the mountains shake with the swelling thereof. The Lord of Hosts is with us; The God of Jacob is our refuge.
Page 300 - Israel, which are borne by me from the belly, which are carried from the womb; 'and even to your old age I am he; and even to hoar hairs will I carry you: I have made, and I will bear; even I will carry, and will deliver you.
Page 69 - 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.
Page 71 - We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed ; we are perplexed, but not in despair ; persecuted, but not forsaken ; cast down, but not destroyed...