On affliction and desertion, from Sibbs [and others] revised by J. East1838 |
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... Psalm li . 7 - the refiner's fire to con- sume the dross of sin . For He , who cannot lie , hath told us so , Heb . xii . 6—11 . Ought not " the little , little flock , " rò pixpòv moíμviov , ( Luke xii . 32 ) to rest satisfied , that ...
... Psalm li . 7 - the refiner's fire to con- sume the dross of sin . For He , who cannot lie , hath told us so , Heb . xii . 6—11 . Ought not " the little , little flock , " rò pixpòv moíμviov , ( Luke xii . 32 ) to rest satisfied , that ...
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... Psalm cxxxix . 16 , how would a brother pilgrim and sufferer rejoice ! — how would it " lead him to put on the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness , that God might be glorified in all things . " ON AFFLICTION AND DESERTION . I ...
... Psalm cxxxix . 16 , how would a brother pilgrim and sufferer rejoice ! — how would it " lead him to put on the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness , that God might be glorified in all things . " ON AFFLICTION AND DESERTION . I ...
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... Psalm xvii . 14 , 15 . 2. Sometimes they compare temporal evil things , with eternal evil things ; as a prison with hell , or the killing of the body , with the casting the body and soul into hell - fire . " Be not afraid of them that ...
... Psalm xvii . 14 , 15 . 2. Sometimes they compare temporal evil things , with eternal evil things ; as a prison with hell , or the killing of the body , with the casting the body and soul into hell - fire . " Be not afraid of them that ...
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... Psalm xxxix . 9 . " Shall the thing formed , say to Him that formed it , Why hast thou made me thus ? " Rom . ix . 21. Is not an infinite wisdom joined with the sovereign authority of God ? And when we are not able to understand the ...
... Psalm xxxix . 9 . " Shall the thing formed , say to Him that formed it , Why hast thou made me thus ? " Rom . ix . 21. Is not an infinite wisdom joined with the sovereign authority of God ? And when we are not able to understand the ...
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... Psalm cxli . 5 , should we not have the same thoughts of the chastisements of God ? Men may mistake in their rebukes , God cannot . He is too wise to be deceived , and too good , not to make even his blows become an excellent remedy ...
... Psalm cxli . 5 , should we not have the same thoughts of the chastisements of God ? Men may mistake in their rebukes , God cannot . He is too wise to be deceived , and too good , not to make even his blows become an excellent remedy ...
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Page 103 - And I heard a loud voice, saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ : for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night.
Page 43 - Mine is an unchanging love, Higher than the heights above, Deeper than the depths beneath, Free and faithful, strong as death. 5 " Thou shalt see My glory soon, When the work of grace is done ; Partner of My throne shalt be ; Say, poor sinner, lov'st thou Me?
Page 314 - Jesus answered, Thou couldest have no power at all against me, except it were given thee from above: therefore he that delivered me unto thee hath the greater sin.
Page 184 - Who hath laid the measures thereof, if thou knowest? or who hath stretched the line upon it? Whereupon are the foundations thereof fastened? or who laid the corner stone thereof; When the morning stars sang together, and all the Sons of God shouted for joy?
Page 248 - I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and I am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day.
Page 106 - For all things are for your sakes, that the abundant grace might through the thanksgiving of many redound to the glory of God.
Page 298 - JERUSALEM, my happy home ! Name ever dear to me ! When shall my labours have an end, In joy, and peace, and thee...
Page 28 - Ye fearful saints, fresh courage take, The clouds ye so much dread Are big with mercy, and shall break In blessings on your head. Judge not the Lord by feeble sense, But trust him for his grace ; Behind a frowning providence He hides a smiling face. His purposes will ripen fast, Unfolding every hour ; The bud may have a bitter taste, But sweet will be the flower. Blind unbelief is sure to err,* And scan his work in vain : God is his own interpreter, And he will make it plain.
Page 11 - If ye endure chastening, God dealeth with you as with sons ; for what son is he whom the Father chasteneth not ? But if ye be without chastisement, whereof all are partakers, then are ye bastards and not sons.
Page 13 - Could we but climb where Moses stood, And view the landscape o'er, Not Jordan's stream, nor death's cold flood, Should fright us from the shore.