Remains of Rev. Joshua Wells Downing ...G. Lane & P.P. Sandford, 1842 - 329 pages |
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... prepared his writings for publication . They appear from the press in compliance with the wishes of those who ... prepare for publication the manuscripts of one who is no more ; and whatever may be the care bestowed on a posthumous work ...
... prepared his writings for publication . They appear from the press in compliance with the wishes of those who ... prepare for publication the manuscripts of one who is no more ; and whatever may be the care bestowed on a posthumous work ...
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... prepared . Most earnestly did he desire to live , it is true ; it was not , however , that he feared to die , but that he might labour a little longer in the vineyard of his blessed Master . During the whole of his sickness , " says his ...
... prepared . Most earnestly did he desire to live , it is true ; it was not , however , that he feared to die , but that he might labour a little longer in the vineyard of his blessed Master . During the whole of his sickness , " says his ...
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... preparing to be useful . He in- dulged an ardent desire to live that he might do good . Nevertheless he could say in the language of his Master , ' Not as I will , but as thou wilt . ' " His toils are over . He has gone to be with ...
... preparing to be useful . He in- dulged an ardent desire to live that he might do good . Nevertheless he could say in the language of his Master , ' Not as I will , but as thou wilt . ' " His toils are over . He has gone to be with ...
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... prepared by the committee of the New - England Conference for insertion in their Minutes : - - " Brother Downing possessed an intellect of a high order , and his preaching was distinguished for sound ' views and just discrimination ...
... prepared by the committee of the New - England Conference for insertion in their Minutes : - - " Brother Downing possessed an intellect of a high order , and his preaching was distinguished for sound ' views and just discrimination ...
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... prepared for him ( and all the followers of Christ ) in heaven . Of this heaven and its unchanging glories he had very just conceptions . Though the joys reserved for those who love God could not be displayed to human sight , or be ...
... prepared for him ( and all the followers of Christ ) in heaven . Of this heaven and its unchanging glories he had very just conceptions . Though the joys reserved for those who love God could not be displayed to human sight , or be ...
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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.