A Treatise on Prayer: Designed to Assist in Its Devout DischargeA. Van Santvoord & M. Cole., 1822 - 291 pages |
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... Holy Spirit , which ena- bled the early Christians to pray in a foreign tongue , or suggested every particular word or expression . Our prayers are not so entirely under the influence of the Spirit , as , like those of David , to 45.
... Holy Spirit , which ena- bled the early Christians to pray in a foreign tongue , or suggested every particular word or expression . Our prayers are not so entirely under the influence of the Spirit , as , like those of David , to 45.
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... particular provi- dence , as watching over us individually . We express our faith in his presence , his power , and his love . The Christian can also in secret give free vent to every desire ; vary his requests according to the present ...
... particular provi- dence , as watching over us individually . We express our faith in his presence , his power , and his love . The Christian can also in secret give free vent to every desire ; vary his requests according to the present ...
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... recollec- tion which is of greater importance than any particular place of prayer . This is the fruit of the Holy Spirit , as has been already shewn ; let us then continually look F for , and solely depend on his aid , which 61.
... recollec- tion which is of greater importance than any particular place of prayer . This is the fruit of the Holy Spirit , as has been already shewn ; let us then continually look F for , and solely depend on his aid , which 61.
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... particular situation . Hence the absurdity of praying to Saints and Angels , or through their mediation . But when to this power , presence , and knowledge , we can add the attributes of tenderness and love , we may then have the ...
... particular situation . Hence the absurdity of praying to Saints and Angels , or through their mediation . But when to this power , presence , and knowledge , we can add the attributes of tenderness and love , we may then have the ...
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... particular temptation ? place the desire for strength to resist it , under Petition . This previous arrangement has been found to keep the mind more fixed on its work , and it also gives you the advantage of reflecting after- 70.
... particular temptation ? place the desire for strength to resist it , under Petition . This previous arrangement has been found to keep the mind more fixed on its work , and it also gives you the advantage of reflecting after- 70.
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Page 53 - For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man; That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith...
Page 148 - MASTERS, give unto your servants that which is just and equal ; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven.
Page 215 - And he from within shall answer and say, Trouble me not: the door is now shut, and my children are with me in bed; I cannot rise and give thee.
Page 68 - It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.
Page 157 - Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee. Peace be within thy walls, and prosperity within thy palaces. For my brethren and companions' sakes, I will now say, Peace be within thee.
Page 22 - Wherefore? Because they sought it not by faith, but as it were by the works of the law.
Page 215 - And shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night unto him, though he bear long with them ? I tell you that he will avenge them speedily.
Page 227 - Prayer is the simplest form of speech That infant lips can try ; Prayer, the sublimest strains that reach The Majesty on high. Prayer is the Christian's vital breath, The Christian's native air, His watchword at the gates of death : He enters heaven with prayer. Prayer is the contrite sinner's voice, Returning from his ways ; While angels in their songs rejoice, And cry,
Page 121 - Moses' seat. All therefore whatsoever they bid you observe, that observe and do; but do not ye after their works; for they say, and do not.