The Works of the Rev. John Newton ...Williams and Whiting, 1811 |
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... tion to the other , as our thoughts can change and fly from east to west , from the past to the future ? Perhaps , even now , we live in the midst of this glorious assembly : heaven is there where our God and Saviour displays him- self ...
... tion to the other , as our thoughts can change and fly from east to west , from the past to the future ? Perhaps , even now , we live in the midst of this glorious assembly : heaven is there where our God and Saviour displays him- self ...
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... tion . Many things must be attended to in their places ; but , O the blessing of being taught to do and to bear all things for his sake ! The life of faith is , to be con- tinually waiting on him , receiving from him , rendering to him ...
... tion . Many things must be attended to in their places ; but , O the blessing of being taught to do and to bear all things for his sake ! The life of faith is , to be con- tinually waiting on him , receiving from him , rendering to him ...
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... tion . These , like fits of the tooth - ach , though trouble- some , are not mortal ; and only give us painful but ne- cessary conviction of the need we have of a compas- sionate and almighty Physician . They are like winds to the trees ...
... tion . These , like fits of the tooth - ach , though trouble- some , are not mortal ; and only give us painful but ne- cessary conviction of the need we have of a compas- sionate and almighty Physician . They are like winds to the trees ...
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... can wish for my dear friends , that you may grow in grace , and in the know- ledge of Jesus . To know him , is the shortest descrip- VOL . VI . *圈 L I tion of true grace ; to know him better , Let . 6 . 73 To Mrs. W **** .
... can wish for my dear friends , that you may grow in grace , and in the know- ledge of Jesus . To know him , is the shortest descrip- VOL . VI . *圈 L I tion of true grace ; to know him better , Let . 6 . 73 To Mrs. W **** .
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John Newton. tion of true grace ; to know him better , is the surest mark of growth in grace ; to know him perfectly , is eternal life . This is the prize of our high calling ; the sum and substance of all we can desire or hope for is ...
John Newton. tion of true grace ; to know him better , is the surest mark of growth in grace ; to know him perfectly , is eternal life . This is the prize of our high calling ; the sum and substance of all we can desire or hope for is ...
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Page 574 - Shall I not visit for these things? Saith the Lord: shall not my soul be avenged on such a nation as this?
Page 357 - ... promises, kindly stepped in, and carried him away, to where the wicked cease from troubling, and where the weary are at rest ! It is during the time that we lived on this farm, that my little story is most eventful.
Page 486 - He is the brightness of the Father's glory;£, the express image of his person, God manifest in the flesh ; all things were cre* 2 Cor.
Page 84 - Christ; being filled with the fruits of righteousness which are by Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.
Page 431 - Spirit in the inner man; that Christ may dwell in our hearts by faith; That we, being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; and to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that we may be filled with all the fulness of God.
Page 323 - Remember also thy Creator in the days of thy youth, before the evil days come, and the years draw nigh, when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them...
Page 52 - The LORD is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble ; And he knoweth them that trust in him.
Page 248 - While others early learn to swear, And curse, and lie. and steal ; Lord, I am taught thy name to fear, And do thy holy will. Are these thy favours day by day To me above the rest ? Then let me love thee more than they, And try to serve thee best.
Page 565 - Enter ye in at the strait gate : for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be that go in thereat : because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.
Page 467 - Hast thou not procured this unto thyself, in that thou hast forsaken the Lord thy God, when he led thee by the way?