The Silent Pastor: Or, Consolations for the SickJ. Munroe and Company, 1848 - 186 pages |
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... bright and warm sun shining , how cheering and animating is its light ! every breath of air ( and we seemed to taste it ) laden with energy ; un- numbered cheerful voices , as it were , wel- coming us from hill , and dale , and wood ...
... bright and warm sun shining , how cheering and animating is its light ! every breath of air ( and we seemed to taste it ) laden with energy ; un- numbered cheerful voices , as it were , wel- coming us from hill , and dale , and wood ...
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... bright- ly , we should answer , There , in the bosom of that invalid , who praises God more for the fraction of health he is permitted to re- tain , than yonder robust man , who cannot tell you what indisposition is . If , then , the ...
... bright- ly , we should answer , There , in the bosom of that invalid , who praises God more for the fraction of health he is permitted to re- tain , than yonder robust man , who cannot tell you what indisposition is . If , then , the ...
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... bright firmament above our heads , whither we are wont to look , when we lift up our hands in prayer ; it was termed heavenly Jerusalem , and eternal inherit- ance , and the " just made perfect " were said " to sit with Abraham and ...
... bright firmament above our heads , whither we are wont to look , when we lift up our hands in prayer ; it was termed heavenly Jerusalem , and eternal inherit- ance , and the " just made perfect " were said " to sit with Abraham and ...
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... bright , celestial land . As we mingle with the multitude , which no man can number , we look ( to use human language ) with eager eyes for familiar faces , we listen with anx- ious ears for well - remembered tones , as all that is ...
... bright , celestial land . As we mingle with the multitude , which no man can number , we look ( to use human language ) with eager eyes for familiar faces , we listen with anx- ious ears for well - remembered tones , as all that is ...
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... bright days coming , either here or in nobler spheres , we speak just as if there were nothing to care for but a prolongation of his years , and act just as if it were a thing too dreadful to think of , that he should be called away ...
... bright days coming , either here or in nobler spheres , we speak just as if there were nothing to care for but a prolongation of his years , and act just as if it were a thing too dreadful to think of , that he should be called away ...
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Page 74 - Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? And one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father. But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows.
Page 25 - And when the ground was white with snow, And I could run and slide, My brother John was forced to go, And he lies by her side". "How many are you, then, "said I, "If they two are in heaven?
Page 142 - And all the angels stood round about the throne, and about the elders and the four beasts, and fell before the throne on their faces and worshipped God, saying, Amen, blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honor, and power, and might, be unto our God for ever and ever, Amen.
Page 3 - And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience ; .and patience, experience; and experience, hope: and hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.
Page 127 - Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.
Page 122 - He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou prepares! a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life:...
Page 74 - For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me. And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee : for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
Page 176 - It was no path of flowers, Through this dark world of ours, Beloved of the Father, thou didst tread ; And shall we in dismay Shrink from the narrow way, When clouds and darkness are around it spread?
Page 172 - LORD, I believe a rest remains To all thy people known ; A rest where pure enjoyment reigns, And thou art loved alone: 2 A rest where all our soul's desire Is fixed on things above; Where fear, and sin, and grief expire, Cast out by perfect love.
Page 126 - There is a river, the streams whereof shall make glad the city of God, The holy place of the tabernacles of the Most High. God is in the midst of her ; she shall not be moved : God shall help her, and that right early.