Remains of Rev. Joshua Wells Downing ...G. Lane & P.P. Sandford, 1842 - 329 pages |
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... wisdom , called him hence ; and he was called , we trust , to receive the reward reserved for the faithful when admitted to the church triumphant . His funeral services were attended by a large con- course , on the afternoon of the ...
... wisdom , called him hence ; and he was called , we trust , to receive the reward reserved for the faithful when admitted to the church triumphant . His funeral services were attended by a large con- course , on the afternoon of the ...
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... wisdom of this economy will be apparent to every one who examines it . In a world where sin abounds , the operation of these laws promotes the happi- ness of man as a race , though it sometimes conflicts for a Let us not , season with ...
... wisdom of this economy will be apparent to every one who examines it . In a world where sin abounds , the operation of these laws promotes the happi- ness of man as a race , though it sometimes conflicts for a Let us not , season with ...
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... wisdom or of love in the arrangements which he has made , but rather remember with deep contrition of soul the humiliating fact , that our sins have interfered with the operation of a government which , in their absence , would have ...
... wisdom or of love in the arrangements which he has made , but rather remember with deep contrition of soul the humiliating fact , that our sins have interfered with the operation of a government which , in their absence , would have ...
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... wisdom , by passing by them with indifference or cold disdain ! So in the changes which are daily taking place among us , we see some individuals overwhelmed in a moment with misfortune . The hard - earned gains of many a weary day are ...
... wisdom , by passing by them with indifference or cold disdain ! So in the changes which are daily taking place among us , we see some individuals overwhelmed in a moment with misfortune . The hard - earned gains of many a weary day are ...
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... wisdom of men " invented them at first , and has been the only means used in upholding them in existence . The infinite God has not been recog- nised in their promulgation ; he has stood aloof , and looked down with abhorrence upon ...
... wisdom of men " invented them at first , and has been the only means used in upholding them in existence . The infinite God has not been recog- nised in their promulgation ; he has stood aloof , and looked down with abhorrence upon ...
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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.