The traveller; or, Meditations on various subjects. To which is added, Converse with a world unseen. To which is prefixed a life of the author [signed J.P.].J. Pillans, 1811 - 360 pages |
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... better suc- cess , attempted to exchange with a surgeon's mate whose ship was to be paid off . Two considerations , besides those already mentioned , increased his de- sire to get home . He had received the greater part of his pay , and ...
... better suc- cess , attempted to exchange with a surgeon's mate whose ship was to be paid off . Two considerations , besides those already mentioned , increased his de- sire to get home . He had received the greater part of his pay , and ...
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... better world , his pious example , which it is the business of these sheets to record , and his pious writings , which the writer of this ac- - counts it his honour to have been the means of in , troducing to public notice , will long ...
... better world , his pious example , which it is the business of these sheets to record , and his pious writings , which the writer of this ac- - counts it his honour to have been the means of in , troducing to public notice , will long ...
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... better , leaving behind him a name which is better than precious ointment , and a widow and five children with little on which to de- pend for future support but the good providence of that God , who , to use his own words , " had ...
... better , leaving behind him a name which is better than precious ointment , and a widow and five children with little on which to de- pend for future support but the good providence of that God , who , to use his own words , " had ...
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... better than all our rela tions , his providence than our richest friends ; and his presence than a world of acquaintance , or the levee of kings . In such a situation , the deserts of Arabia shall please , like the places where we were ...
... better than all our rela tions , his providence than our richest friends ; and his presence than a world of acquaintance , or the levee of kings . In such a situation , the deserts of Arabia shall please , like the places where we were ...
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... both . Seeing , then , that I am thus beset with snares on every side , from every hand , O that on my soul , my one precious stone , there may be seven eyes , and a protection round about me better than horses and 10 THE TRAVELLER .
... both . Seeing , then , that I am thus beset with snares on every side , from every hand , O that on my soul , my one precious stone , there may be seven eyes , and a protection round about me better than horses and 10 THE TRAVELLER .
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Popular passages
Page 136 - And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints...
Page 14 - Many will say to me in that day, "Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name, and in thy name cast out devils, and in thy name done many wonderful works?" And then will I profess unto them, "I never knew you; depart from me, ye that work iniquity.
Page xvi - Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud; and he shall hear my voice.
Page 20 - Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus.
Page 97 - If I forget thee, O Jerusalem, let my right hand forget her cunning. If I do not remember thee, let my tongue cleave to the roof of my mouth; if I prefer not Jerusalem above my chief joy.
Page 14 - For thus saith the Lord unto the eunuchs that keep my Sabbaths, and choose the things that please me, and take hold of my covenant ; even unto them will I give in mine house and within my walls a place and a name better than of sons and of daughters : I will give them an everlasting name, that shall not be cut off.
Page 136 - Wherefore, take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand, therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; and your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace. Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God.
Page 15 - But the Lord said unto me, Say not, I am a child : for thou shalt go to all that I shall send thee, and whatsoever I command thee thou shalt speak. Be not afraid of their faces : for I am with thee to deliver thee, saith the Lord.
Page liv - Lord, and let my cry come unto thee. 2 Hide not thy face from me in the day when I am in trouble; incline thine ear unto me: in the day when I call answer me speedily.
Page lxxxvii - Go to now, ye rich men, weep and howl for your miseries that shall come upon you. Your riches are corrupted, and your garments are motheaten. Your gold and silver is cankered ; and the rust of them shall be a witness against you, and shall eat your flesh as it were fire. Ye have heaped treasure together for the Last Days.