Selections from the Letters and Other Papers of William Grover: Preceded by a Biographical Notice of His LifeT. Kite, 1831 - 99 pages |
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... acceptable to his friends . They may instructively revive the recol- lection of his Christian labours and example amongst us ; and of his earnest solicitude for the preservation of his friends from all that is evil , and for their ...
... acceptable to his friends . They may instructively revive the recol- lection of his Christian labours and example amongst us ; and of his earnest solicitude for the preservation of his friends from all that is evil , and for their ...
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... acceptable to some serious inquirers , to know a little what those grounds are . 1st . They believe that the happiness of mankind , in an especial manner , depends upon their living in the fear of God ; walking in obedience to the ...
... acceptable to some serious inquirers , to know a little what those grounds are . 1st . They believe that the happiness of mankind , in an especial manner , depends upon their living in the fear of God ; walking in obedience to the ...
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... acceptable in the divine sight , and tends to preservation ; and there is an anx- iety and earnestness , which , I believe , wounds the re- ligious mind , and is not fruitful of good . So that the prayer formerly put up , is ...
... acceptable in the divine sight , and tends to preservation ; and there is an anx- iety and earnestness , which , I believe , wounds the re- ligious mind , and is not fruitful of good . So that the prayer formerly put up , is ...
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... acceptable in his holy sight . My desire is , that you may study moderation in your pursuit of business ; not stretching your arms very wide ; endeavouring to carry a snug sail , as the safest in stormy weather ; not hazarding the peace ...
... acceptable in his holy sight . My desire is , that you may study moderation in your pursuit of business ; not stretching your arms very wide ; endeavouring to carry a snug sail , as the safest in stormy weather ; not hazarding the peace ...
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... acceptable time . I think , my dear friend , though I have said so much , ( I fear too much for me , ) I should scarcely be satisfied without now suggesting one idea that has often presented , respecting the instruction of our young peo ...
... acceptable time . I think , my dear friend , though I have said so much , ( I fear too much for me , ) I should scarcely be satisfied without now suggesting one idea that has often presented , respecting the instruction of our young peo ...
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Page 30 - As the mountains are round about Jerusalem, so the LORD is round about his people from henceforth even for ever.
Page 17 - Yet a little while is the light with you. Walk while ye have the light, lest darkness come upon you : for he that walketh in darkness knoweth not whither he goeth. While ye have light, believe in the light, that ye may be the children of light.
Page 66 - Indeed, we cannot think ourselves worse than we really are ; yet some things which abate the comfort and alacrity of our Christian profession are rather impediments than properly sinful, and will not be imputed to us by him who knows our frame, and remembers that we are but dust. Thus, to have an infirm memory, to be subject to disordered, irregular, or low spirits, are faults of the constitution, in which the will has no share, though they are all burdensome and oppressive, and sometimes needlessly...
Page 76 - I have many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now...
Page 1 - And we desire that every one of you do show the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end : that ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises,
Page 12 - Unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given, and the government shall be upon His shoulder, and His name shall be called Wonderful ! Counsellor ! the mighty God ! the everlasting Father ! and the Prince of Peace...
Page 57 - I know thou haft thy fecret provings ; but fear not, " Greater is He that is in thee, than he that is in the world.
Page 99 - A Biographical memoir of Richard Jordan, a Minister of the Gospel, in the Society of Friends ; late of Newton, in Gloucester County, New Jersey, North America.
Page 32 - In pure silent Worship, we dwell under the Holy Anointing, and feel Christ to be our Shepherd. Here the best of Teachers ministers to the several Conditions of his Flock, and the Soul receives immediately from the Divine Fountain, that with which it is nourished.
Page 99 - Examples of Youthful Piety, principally intended for the Instruction of Young persons, by Thomas Evans.