Pastor's Wife: A Memoir of Mrs. Sherman, of Surrey ChapelCharles Gilpin, 1848 - 476 pages |
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Page vi
... glory to the Lord , for the abundant grace bestowed on his devoted child . Yet some advantages are possessed by a near relation over others . If the spectator of a battle can describe better the general operations of an army , the man ...
... glory to the Lord , for the abundant grace bestowed on his devoted child . Yet some advantages are possessed by a near relation over others . If the spectator of a battle can describe better the general operations of an army , the man ...
Page x
... glory to man , rather than God- On tempering zeal with humility - On the scriptural warrant for taking an oath — Consolation to one of her class in the hospital - To one who wished to become a missionary - On self - examination - On ...
... glory to man , rather than God- On tempering zeal with humility - On the scriptural warrant for taking an oath — Consolation to one of her class in the hospital - To one who wished to become a missionary - On self - examination - On ...
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... glory , now found a place in that heart , where dimness and doubt , anxiety and fear , only existed before ; and she knelt down to bedew with tears of joy the spot where a broken heart had pleaded for mercy , and to offer sacrifices of ...
... glory , now found a place in that heart , where dimness and doubt , anxiety and fear , only existed before ; and she knelt down to bedew with tears of joy the spot where a broken heart had pleaded for mercy , and to offer sacrifices of ...
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... glory of my sal- vation , and if , indeed , it be my honour and felicity , to reach that blessed world where He is , with what joy shall I cast my crown at his feet , ascribing all my deli- verance to his matchless love . " I am , Rev ...
... glory of my sal- vation , and if , indeed , it be my honour and felicity , to reach that blessed world where He is , with what joy shall I cast my crown at his feet , ascribing all my deli- verance to his matchless love . " I am , Rev ...
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... glory and grace of Christ more clearly , and was the more firmly assured of the things which I had previously believed . Oh ! what a rich reward , and what encou- ragement to others , to use their talents in the service of God and his ...
... glory and grace of Christ more clearly , and was the more firmly assured of the things which I had previously believed . Oh ! what a rich reward , and what encou- ragement to others , to use their talents in the service of God and his ...
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Page 448 - That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
Page 48 - I will go in the strength of the Lord GOD: I will make mention of thy righteousness, even of thine only.
Page 431 - There is a happy land, far, far, away, Where saints in glory stand, bright, bright, as day. Oh ! how they sweetly sing, Worthy is our Saviour King, Loud let his praises ring, praise, praise, for aye.
Page 425 - But let all those that put their trust in thee rejoice : let them ever shout for joy, because thou defendest them: let them also that love thy name be joyful in thee. 12 For thou, LORD, wilt bless the righteous; with favour wilt thou compass him as with a shield.
Page 459 - Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel ; but let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.
Page 417 - IT is the Lord, enthroned in light, Whose claims are all divine; Who has an undisputed right To govern me and mine. 2 It is the Lord, should I distrust, Or contradict His will?
Page 406 - The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.
Page 433 - Jesus can make a dying bed Feel soft as downy pillows are, While on His breast I lean my head, And breathe my life out sweetly there.
Page 95 - We are setting out for the place of which the LORD said, 'I will give it to you'; come with us, and we will do you good; for the LORD has promised good to Israel." 30 But he said to him, "I will not go; I will depart to my own land and to my kindred.
Page 21 - God, let us hold fast our profession; for we have not a High Priest who cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities, but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.