The Silent Pastor: Or, Consolations for the SickJ. Munroe and Company, 1848 - 186 pages |
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... happier since we last left it ; a keener relish attends our appe- tite than we had ever before experienced ; our hushed and tranquil slumbers form a most delightful contrast to our tedious , wakeful nights ; and then , more than all ...
... happier since we last left it ; a keener relish attends our appe- tite than we had ever before experienced ; our hushed and tranquil slumbers form a most delightful contrast to our tedious , wakeful nights ; and then , more than all ...
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... happiness , which " eye hath not seen , nor ear heard , and which have never [ fully ] entered into the heart of man . " Even the sacred writers themselves seem to have been at a loss for a sufficient phrase , and therefore adopt every ...
... happiness , which " eye hath not seen , nor ear heard , and which have never [ fully ] entered into the heart of man . " Even the sacred writers themselves seem to have been at a loss for a sufficient phrase , and therefore adopt every ...
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... under a torturing disease , simply and naturally declared , shortly before death , the sea- son of their illness to have been the happiest part of their lives . " - Ibid . it is indeed time that every one of us had OF SICKNESS . 23.
... under a torturing disease , simply and naturally declared , shortly before death , the sea- son of their illness to have been the happiest part of their lives . " - Ibid . it is indeed time that every one of us had OF SICKNESS . 23.
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... happier hours than his , which are spent with pallet , pen , or chisel in hand , however spent alone . Intelligence with him has put off its dignities , and genius has done with her creations . The hands which hang down and the feeble ...
... happier hours than his , which are spent with pallet , pen , or chisel in hand , however spent alone . Intelligence with him has put off its dignities , and genius has done with her creations . The hands which hang down and the feeble ...
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... happier scenes and hours , as He is in these . But many other objects were in- terposed , which turned the thoughts from Him , or attracted to themselves what should have been His alone . In the captivity which has torn it away from ...
... happier scenes and hours , as He is in these . But many other objects were in- terposed , which turned the thoughts from Him , or attracted to themselves what should have been His alone . In the captivity which has torn it away from ...
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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.