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... late venerable brother expressed a wish to retire to bed . Accompanied by Mr. W. he proceeded up stairs , but before he reached the top , apparently fatigued he sat down , and apprehensive that his last mo- ments had arrived he sweetly ...
... late venerable brother expressed a wish to retire to bed . Accompanied by Mr. W. he proceeded up stairs , but before he reached the top , apparently fatigued he sat down , and apprehensive that his last mo- ments had arrived he sweetly ...
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... late Rev. J. Taylor stated that half a century ago he was there as a guest , and could distinctly remember praying on one occasion that the house might be one of prayer , as long as one stone remained upon another - a prayer which he ...
... late Rev. J. Taylor stated that half a century ago he was there as a guest , and could distinctly remember praying on one occasion that the house might be one of prayer , as long as one stone remained upon another - a prayer which he ...
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... late Rev. Dr. M'Allum on the system of itinerancy adopted by the Wesleyan com- munion , may not be unacceptable to the reader . " Itinerancy involves the necessity of there being less of the pastor than of the preacher in the minister ...
... late Rev. Dr. M'Allum on the system of itinerancy adopted by the Wesleyan com- munion , may not be unacceptable to the reader . " Itinerancy involves the necessity of there being less of the pastor than of the preacher in the minister ...
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... late Rev. W. Harrison , a man for whom , he had a very high regard , and in connection with whom he deemed it a privilege to labour in the word and doctrine . Their earthly career terminated nearly at the same time , and they are no ...
... late Rev. W. Harrison , a man for whom , he had a very high regard , and in connection with whom he deemed it a privilege to labour in the word and doctrine . Their earthly career terminated nearly at the same time , and they are no ...
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... late Rev. L. Kershaw . In connection with them he was eminently successful in the conversion of sinners , and from the follow- ing extracts of letters to his brother , it ap- pears that he made considerable personal advancement in his ...
... late Rev. L. Kershaw . In connection with them he was eminently successful in the conversion of sinners , and from the follow- ing extracts of letters to his brother , it ap- pears that he made considerable personal advancement in his ...
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Page 74 - Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way ? by taking heed thereto according to thy word.
Page 85 - And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the Word of His grace, Which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified.
Page 176 - And one of the elders answered, saying unto me ; What are these which are arrayed in white robes ? and whence came they? And I said unto him ; Sir thou knowest. And he said to me ; These are they which came out of great tribulation, and have washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.
Page 48 - Oh That I Knew Where I Might Find Him!" Even today is my complaint bitter: my stroke is heavier than my groaning. O that I knew where I might find him! that I might come even to his seat!
Page 115 - This is none other than the house of God. This is the gate of heaven.
Page 64 - BLESS the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases; Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies; Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is renewed like the eagle's.
Page 135 - 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 174 - Though my heart fail and flesh decay ; This anchor shall my soul sustain, When earth's foundations melt away : Mercy's full power I then shall prove, Loved with an everlasting love.
Page 62 - So shall it be at the end of the world : the angels shall come forth, and sever the wicked from among the just, and shall cast them into the furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth.
Page 74 - Other refuge have I none, Hangs my helpless soul on thee ; Leave, ah ! leave me not alone ; Still support and comfort me ! All my trust on thee is stayed, All my help from thee I bring ; Cover my defenceless head With the shadow of thy wing.