Remains of Rev. Joshua Wells Downing ...G. Lane & P.P. Sandford, 1842 - 329 pages |
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... hath blinded the minds of them which believe not , lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ , who is the image of God , should shine unto them . - 2 Cor . iv , 3 , 4 X. The common people heard him gladly . - Mark xii , 37 XI . If ...
... hath blinded the minds of them which believe not , lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ , who is the image of God , should shine unto them . - 2 Cor . iv , 3 , 4 X. The common people heard him gladly . - Mark xii , 37 XI . If ...
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... kindred . " I know that he shall rise again in the resurrection at the last day . " Yes , thanks be to God , the light of immortality shines upon the grave ! There is One who hath sublimely said MEMOIR OF REV . J. W. DOWNING . 19.
... kindred . " I know that he shall rise again in the resurrection at the last day . " Yes , thanks be to God , the light of immortality shines upon the grave ! There is One who hath sublimely said MEMOIR OF REV . J. W. DOWNING . 19.
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Joshua Wells Downing Elijah Hedding Downing. the grave ! There is One who hath sublimely said , “ I am the resurrection and the life . " He rose from the dead . And he hath given his He liveth and reigneth for ever . followers the ...
Joshua Wells Downing Elijah Hedding Downing. the grave ! There is One who hath sublimely said , “ I am the resurrection and the life . " He rose from the dead . And he hath given his He liveth and reigneth for ever . followers the ...
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... hath death set the seal of eternity upon him , and the beautiful hath been made permanent ! " " I have been acquainted with Brother Downing , " says Mr. Allen , " since 1834. I always found him a brother , a friend , a Christian , and a ...
... hath death set the seal of eternity upon him , and the beautiful hath been made permanent ! " " I have been acquainted with Brother Downing , " says Mr. Allen , " since 1834. I always found him a brother , a friend , a Christian , and a ...
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... hath not seen that " land of pure delight , where saints immortal reign . " Never , O never has it discovered a world where " there shall be no night ; " where " they need no candle , neither light of the sun ; " where " they shall ...
... hath not seen that " land of pure delight , where saints immortal reign . " Never , O never has it discovered a world where " there shall be no night ; " where " they need no candle , neither light of the sun ; " where " they shall ...
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Page 156 - Because sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily, therefore the heart of the sons of men is fully set in them to do evil.
Page 9 - Some trust in chariots, and some in horses : but we will remember the name of the LORD our God.
Page 86 - O that they were wise, that they understood this, that they would consider their latter end!
Page 217 - If I whet my glittering sword, and mine hand take hold on judgment; I will render vengeance to mine enemies, and will reward them that hate me.
Page 113 - But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour; that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man.
Page 52 - Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him ? But ye have despised the poor.
Page 8 - But if our Gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost: in whom the God of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious Gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.
Page 171 - Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
Page 166 - As the cloud is consumed and vanisheth away: so he that goeth down to the grave shall come up no more. He shall return no more to his house, neither shall his place know him any more.
Page 235 - 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.