The works of the rev. John Newton, Volume 1J. Johnson... and J. Smith, 1808 |
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... Saviour has prayed for me , that my faith may not fail . Here is my security and power ; a bulwark against which the gates of hell cannot prevail . But for this , many a time and often ( if possible ) I should have ruined myself since ...
... Saviour has prayed for me , that my faith may not fail . Here is my security and power ; a bulwark against which the gates of hell cannot prevail . But for this , many a time and often ( if possible ) I should have ruined myself since ...
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... Saviour , the desire of all nations would not have appeared . Mankind had been still in their sins , without hope , and the counsels of God's eternal love in favour of sinners defeated . Thus we may see a connection between Joseph's ...
... Saviour , the desire of all nations would not have appeared . Mankind had been still in their sins , without hope , and the counsels of God's eternal love in favour of sinners defeated . Thus we may see a connection between Joseph's ...
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... sublime doctrine of " God manifest in the flesh , reconciling the world " to himself . " I had no idea of those systems which The out- allow the Saviour no higher honour than that of an F 2 Let . 9 . 61 Events in Ireland , & c .
... sublime doctrine of " God manifest in the flesh , reconciling the world " to himself . " I had no idea of those systems which The out- allow the Saviour no higher honour than that of an F 2 Let . 9 . 61 Events in Ireland , & c .
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John Newton. allow the Saviour no higher honour than that of an upper servant , or , at the most , a demi - god . I stood in need of an Almighty Saviour , and such a one I found described in the New Testament . Thus far the Lord had ...
John Newton. allow the Saviour no higher honour than that of an upper servant , or , at the most , a demi - god . I stood in need of an Almighty Saviour , and such a one I found described in the New Testament . Thus far the Lord had ...
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... Saviour . The burden was removed from my con- science , and not only my peace , but my health was re- stored : I cannot say instantaneously ; but I recovered from that hour ; and so fast , that when I returned to the ship , two days ...
... Saviour . The burden was removed from my con- science , and not only my peace , but my health was re- stored : I cannot say instantaneously ; but I recovered from that hour ; and so fast , that when I returned to the ship , two days ...
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Page 433 - Oh that my head were waters, and mine eyes a fountain of tears, that I might weep day and night for the slain of the daughter of my people!
Page 448 - So spake the seraph Abdiel, faithful found, Among the faithless faithful only he; Among innumerable false unmoved, Unshaken, unseduced, unterrified, His loyalty he kept, his love, his zeal ; Nor number nor example with him wrought To swerve from truth, or change his constant mind, Though single.
Page 234 - For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving : for it is sanctified by the word of God, and prayer.
Page 309 - A new commandment I give unto you : That you love one another, as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this shall all men know that you are My disciples, if you have love one for another.
Page 319 - Surely in vain is the net spread in the sight of any bird," or, before the eyes of every thing that hath a wing, as in the original.
Page 170 - Christ; being filled with the fruits of righteousness which are by Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.
Page 388 - And the twelve gates were twelve pearls ; every several gate was of one pearl. And the street of the city was pure gold as it were transparent glass.
Page 511 - Ye yourselves bear me witness, that I said, I am not the Christ, but that I am sent before him.
Page 349 - Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retaineth not his anger for ever, because he delighteth in mercy.