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John Thornton. " A DISCOURSE ON PRAYER : EXPLAINING ITS NATURE , ENFORCING ITS IMPORTANCE , AND UNFOLDING NA THE BENEFITS WHICH FLOW FROM IT . AUTHOR OF BY J. THORNTON , 6 FRUITS OF THE SPIRIT , ' TREATISE ON REPENTANCE , ' & c . " Be ...
John Thornton. " A DISCOURSE ON PRAYER : EXPLAINING ITS NATURE , ENFORCING ITS IMPORTANCE , AND UNFOLDING NA THE BENEFITS WHICH FLOW FROM IT . AUTHOR OF BY J. THORNTON , 6 FRUITS OF THE SPIRIT , ' TREATISE ON REPENTANCE , ' & c . " Be ...
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... Nature of Prayer II . On the Duty of Prayer PAGE 1 14 ... III . On the Dispositions suitable to Prayer .... IV . On the Encouragements to Prayer 29 44 V. - On the Chief Advantages to be derived from Prayer ... 59 CHAP . II . ON STATED ...
... Nature of Prayer II . On the Duty of Prayer PAGE 1 14 ... III . On the Dispositions suitable to Prayer .... IV . On the Encouragements to Prayer 29 44 V. - On the Chief Advantages to be derived from Prayer ... 59 CHAP . II . ON STATED ...
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... to seek him there , and promised there to bow his ear to the . B voice of their supplications . The whole Book of Psalms ON PRAYER IN GENERAL PAGE -The Nature of Prayer ON OBSTACLES, DIFFICULTIES, AND HINDRANCES PRAYER.
... to seek him there , and promised there to bow his ear to the . B voice of their supplications . The whole Book of Psalms ON PRAYER IN GENERAL PAGE -The Nature of Prayer ON OBSTACLES, DIFFICULTIES, AND HINDRANCES PRAYER.
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... nature of prayer . Even where we find some vague ideas of piety , a cloud of darkness and confusion often rests upon the mind in reference to this matter . And when ignorance and pride , impurity , pre- judice , and presumption , rashly ...
... nature of prayer . Even where we find some vague ideas of piety , a cloud of darkness and confusion often rests upon the mind in reference to this matter . And when ignorance and pride , impurity , pre- judice , and presumption , rashly ...
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... nature of prayer , they convey distinct and intelligible intimations of the benefits which result from it . To be duly and profitably engaged in devo- tion , B 2 NATURE OF PRAYER . 3.
... nature of prayer , they convey distinct and intelligible intimations of the benefits which result from it . To be duly and profitably engaged in devo- tion , B 2 NATURE OF PRAYER . 3.
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Page 322 - Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.
Page 113 - Mine eyes shall be upon the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me: he that walketh in a perfect way, he shall serve me. He that worketh deceit shall not dwell within my house: he that telleth lies shall not tarry in my sight.
Page 54 - Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities : for we know not what we should pray for as we ought : but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God.
Page 124 - And the inhabitants of many cities : And the inhabitants of one city shall go to another, saying, Let us go speedily to pray before the Lord, And to seek the Lord of hosts: I will go also.
Page 151 - Will the Lord cast off for ever ? and will he be favourable no more ? Is his mercy clean gone for ever ? doth his promise fail for evermore ? Hath God forgotten to be gracious ? hath he in anger shut up his tender mercies ? And I said, This is my infirmity : but I will remember the years of the right hand of the most High.
Page 194 - Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy: but I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you...
Page 144 - O LORD, by these things men live, and in all these things is the life of my spirit: so wilt Thou recover me, and make me to live.
Page 278 - Be ye angry, and sin not : let not the sun go down upon your wrath : neither give place to the devil.
Page 20 - O Israel, return unto the Lord thy God; for thou hast fallen by thine iniquity. Take with you words, and turn to the Lord : say unto him, "Take away all iniquity, and receive us graciously: so will we render the calves of our lips.
Page 327 - This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.