The Life of Rev. Henry MartynAmerican Sunday-School Union, 1831 - 246 pages |
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... soul . " I obtained my highest wishes , " he said , " but was surprised to find that I grasped a shadow . " He felt a disappointment which astonished himself , that the great object for which he had laboured so hard , and sacrificed so ...
... soul . " I obtained my highest wishes , " he said , " but was surprised to find that I grasped a shadow . " He felt a disappointment which astonished himself , that the great object for which he had laboured so hard , and sacrificed so ...
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... soul . He devoted much time to meditation upon his past life , the wandering of his affection from God , and the necessity of some great change in his heart , to bring him to make that willing devotion of himself to his service , which ...
... soul . He devoted much time to meditation upon his past life , the wandering of his affection from God , and the necessity of some great change in his heart , to bring him to make that willing devotion of himself to his service , which ...
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... soul that has truly experienced the love of God , will not stay meanly inquiring how much he shall do , and thus limit his service ; but will be earnestly seeking , more and more , to know the will of our heavenly Father , that he may ...
... soul that has truly experienced the love of God , will not stay meanly inquiring how much he shall do , and thus limit his service ; but will be earnestly seeking , more and more , to know the will of our heavenly Father , that he may ...
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... souls , it is an act of God's mere mercy , and that for Christ's sake , that any one is accepted as a faithful servant , and in this sense , counted worthy of the kingdom of heaven . But the usefulness of such writings consists in ...
... souls , it is an act of God's mere mercy , and that for Christ's sake , that any one is accepted as a faithful servant , and in this sense , counted worthy of the kingdom of heaven . But the usefulness of such writings consists in ...
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... soul , and spirit , to God , and perceive it to be my most reasonable service . How it may be when the trial comes , I know not , yet I will trust and not be afraid . In order to do his will cheerfully , I want love for the souls of men ...
... soul , and spirit , to God , and perceive it to be my most reasonable service . How it may be when the trial comes , I know not , yet I will trust and not be afraid . In order to do his will cheerfully , I want love for the souls of men ...
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Page 109 - And the Lord will create upon every dwelling place of mount Zion, and upon her assemblies, a cloud and smoke by day, and the shining of a flaming fire by night : for upon all the glory shall be a defence.
Page 96 - Dear dying Lamb ! Thy precious blood Shall never lose its power, Till all the ransomed church of God Be saved, to sin no more.
Page 245 - Kingdoms wide, that sit in darkness, Grant them, Lord, the glorious light ; And, from eastern coast to western, May the morning chase the night ; And redemption, Freely purchased, win the day.
Page 242 - The God of Abraham praise, At whose supreme command From earth I rise, and seek the joys At his right hand : I all on earth forsake, Its wisdom, fame, and power ; And him my only portion make, My shield and tower.
Page 52 - Hast thou not known, hast thou not heard that the everlasting God, the Lord, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary? There is no searching of his understanding. He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength.
Page 107 - O that I had wings like a dove ! then would I flee away and be at rest.
Page 62 - Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness...
Page 79 - I will gather all nations and tongues ; and they shall come, and see my glory.
Page 245 - O'EE the gloomy hills of darkness, Look, my soul, be still, and gaze; All the promises do travail With a glorious day of grace; Blessed jubilee! Let thy glorious morning dawn.
Page 243 - Though nature's strength decay, And earth and hell withstand, To Canaan's bounds I urge my way At His command : The watery deep I pass, With Jesus in my view; And through the howling wilderness My way pursue.