The pilgrim-travellers from the city of trouble to the land of peace, an allegory, by a fellow-pilgrim [signing herself L.E.P.].1847 |
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... gave him some advice , and pointed out the way to the Wicket Gate , as I am appointed by my Lord to do . Paul . Then , sir , you must be Mr. Evangelist . TOWN OF TROUBLE . 17 Evangelist . The same . 6 THE PILGRIM - TRAVELLERS .
... gave him some advice , and pointed out the way to the Wicket Gate , as I am appointed by my Lord to do . Paul . Then , sir , you must be Mr. Evangelist . TOWN OF TROUBLE . 17 Evangelist . The same . 6 THE PILGRIM - TRAVELLERS .
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... gave them the kiss of peace , and they separated . Both looked wistfully after him , and would fain he had continued longer in their company , but expressed their hopes of possibly meeting with him again before their travels were ...
... gave them the kiss of peace , and they separated . Both looked wistfully after him , and would fain he had continued longer in their company , but expressed their hopes of possibly meeting with him again before their travels were ...
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... gave us his company for a space . " " And he it was , " said Luke , " who guided us to this gate . " 66 But , " said the Man , " how may I know that ye speak truly ? for in this land are many impostors . " But this he said to prove ...
... gave us his company for a space . " " And he it was , " said Luke , " who guided us to this gate . " 66 But , " said the Man , " how may I know that ye speak truly ? for in this land are many impostors . " But this he said to prove ...
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... gave them a certificate ; and , turning to Luke , asked him to shew it ( as to him it was given ) . Luke felt for it in the folds of his vest , where he had placed it when received from the good Evan- gelist : he searched , but it was ...
... gave them a certificate ; and , turning to Luke , asked him to shew it ( as to him it was given ) . Luke felt for it in the folds of his vest , where he had placed it when received from the good Evan- gelist : he searched , but it was ...
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... gave them a small map the country they were to pass through , with some brief instructions for their conduct on the way ; warning them that they might encounter therein crosses , difficulties , and temptations , and at the same time ...
... gave them a small map the country they were to pass through , with some brief instructions for their conduct on the way ; warning them that they might encounter therein crosses , difficulties , and temptations , and at the same time ...
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Page 119 - They shall all bloom in fields of light, Transplanted by my care, And saints, upon their garments white, These sacred blossoms wear." And the mother gave, in tears and pain, The flowers she most did love ; She knew she should find them all again In the fields of light above. Oh, not in cruelty, not in wrath, The Reaper came that day ; 'Twas an angel visited the green earth, And took the flowers away.
Page 118 - I have nought that is fair?" saith he; "Have nought but the bearded grain? Though the breath of these flowers is sweet to me, I will give them all back again." He gazed at the flowers with tearful eyes, He kissed their drooping leaves; It was for the Lord of Paradise He bound them in his sheaves. "My Lord has need of these flowerets gay," The Reaper said, and smiled; "Dear tokens of the earth are they, Where he was once a child.
Page 171 - And if thy hand offend thee, cut it off : it is better for thee to enter into life maimed, than having two hands to go into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched : where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.
Page 164 - Again, when the wicked man turneth away from his wickedness that he hath committed, and doeth that which is lawful and right, he shall save his soul alive.
Page 134 - Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised.
Page 104 - But and if ye suffer for righteousness' sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled...
Page 122 - My soul doth magnify the Lord, and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour. For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.
Page 87 - God ; his loins girt about with truth ; having on the breast-plate of righteousness, the shield of faith, the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit.
Page 122 - They put themselves on the same ground with " those holy men of old " who " spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost
Page 203 - Christ our Rest ; or, The Doubts and Fears of the Believer practically considered. Second edition, Third Thousand, post 8vo, cloth, 7s. 6d.