The Practical Christian: Or, The Devout Penitent. A Book of Devotion, Containing the Whole Duty of a Christian, in All Occasions and Necessities. Fitted to the Main Uses of a Holy LifeD. Appleton & Company, 1843 - 320 pages |
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... humble and devout behaviour ; and where that would not do , he made use of rebukes , and a zeal which few people were proof against . So that his Church and Chapels soon became re- markable for that good order he then introduced , and ...
... humble and devout behaviour ; and where that would not do , he made use of rebukes , and a zeal which few people were proof against . So that his Church and Chapels soon became re- markable for that good order he then introduced , and ...
Page 75
... humble , and low prostration of body " ? For in being forbidden to fall down to serve idols , or any false gods , you are thereby bidden to fall down in serving the Lord . 5. If " you abhor idols , " examine if you have not been guilty ...
... humble , and low prostration of body " ? For in being forbidden to fall down to serve idols , or any false gods , you are thereby bidden to fall down in serving the Lord . 5. If " you abhor idols , " examine if you have not been guilty ...
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... humble good Christian " esteems others better than himself " . " 7. If you have any person under your command , as a master of a family " , Have you not been over - harsh and rigorous towards any of your servants , nor de- g Heb . xiii ...
... humble good Christian " esteems others better than himself " . " 7. If you have any person under your command , as a master of a family " , Have you not been over - harsh and rigorous towards any of your servants , nor de- g Heb . xiii ...
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... humble , low prostration of body , or yet with that sin- cere , intense devotion of soul , as was meet I should : I have " drawn near to Thee with my lips , " when often " my heart has been far from Thee . " God be merciful unto me a ...
... humble , low prostration of body , or yet with that sin- cere , intense devotion of soul , as was meet I should : I have " drawn near to Thee with my lips , " when often " my heart has been far from Thee . " God be merciful unto me a ...
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... humble and devout gestures and behaviour . I have entertained vain , idle , wandering thoughts , and inter- mingled unprofitable , wanton , worldly talk , in the time of Thy solemn worship . I have unhallowed many holy things , many ...
... humble and devout gestures and behaviour . I have entertained vain , idle , wandering thoughts , and inter- mingled unprofitable , wanton , worldly talk , in the time of Thy solemn worship . I have unhallowed many holy things , many ...
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Page 253 - I may tell all my bones: they look and stare upon me. 18 They part my garments among them, and cast lots upon my vesture.
Page 186 - Hear my prayer, O Lord, and with Thine ears consider my calling : hold not Thy peace at my tears. For I am a stranger with Thee : and a sojourner, as all my fathers were.
Page 265 - He sent redemption unto his people : he hath commanded his covenant for ever: holy and reverend is his name.
Page 60 - They did promise and vow three things in my name. First, that I should renounce the devil and all his works, the pomps and vanities of this wicked world, and all the sinful lusts of the flesh.
Page 287 - My soul shall make her boast in the LORD: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad.
Page 235 - Is it nothing to you, all ye that pass by? behold, and see if there be any sorrow like unto my sorrow, which is done unto me, wherewith the LORD hath afflicted me in the day of his fierce anger.
Page 302 - His children are far from safety, and they are crushed in the gate, neither is there any to deliver them.
Page 291 - PRAISE the LORD, O my soul; and all that is within me, praise his holy Name. 2 Praise the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits...
Page 264 - PRAIsE ye the Lord. I will praise the Lord with my whole heart, in the assembly of the upright, and in the congregation. 2 The works of the Lord are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein.
Page 288 - Lo, the poor crieth, and the LORD heareth him ; yea, and saveth him out of all his troubles. 7 The angel of the LORD tarrieth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them.