Life in Earnest: Six Lectures, on Christian Activity and ArdorR. Carter & brothers, 1853 - 167 pages |
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Page 89 - The elders which are among you I exhort, who am also an elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed. Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof...
Page 22 - Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh ; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers ; but in singleness of heart, fearing God : and whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men ; knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.
Page 23 - And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you; 12 That ye may walk honestly toward them that are without, and that ye may have lack of nothing.
Page 134 - And Abram said, Behold, to me thou hast given no seed : and, lo, one born in my house is mine heir.
Page 23 - And withal they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not.
Page 17 - COME, let us anew Our journey pursue — Roll round with the year, And never stand still till the Master appear ; His adorable will Let us gladly fulfil, And our talents improve By the patience of hope, and the labor of love.
Page 145 - And herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void of offence toward God, and toward men.
Page 152 - I have glorified thee on earth: I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do.
Page 144 - And we desire that every one of you do shew 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 17 - I have fought my way through, I have finished the work thou did'st give me to do !" 0, that each from his Lord May receive the glad word, " Well and faithfully done ; Enter into my joy, and sit down on my throne !