The Silent Pastor: Or, Consolations for the SickJ. Munroe and Company, 1848 - 186 pages |
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... look to us for more than the love that ministers to bodily relief . They speak of their souls , and turn to us to help them . Why will not those who are able , prepare for them some silent companion which shall stay by them when pastor ...
... look to us for more than the love that ministers to bodily relief . They speak of their souls , and turn to us to help them . Why will not those who are able , prepare for them some silent companion which shall stay by them when pastor ...
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... look of all mortal tenderness , and immortal trust , " - O , who would ever maintain that such unfading treasures are dearly purchased by any deprivation we could experience during our little threescore years and ten ? We cannot help ...
... look of all mortal tenderness , and immortal trust , " - O , who would ever maintain that such unfading treasures are dearly purchased by any deprivation we could experience during our little threescore years and ten ? We cannot help ...
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... 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 Isaac and Jacob 2 * OF SICKNESS . 17 these temporal regions ...
... 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 Isaac and Jacob 2 * OF SICKNESS . 17 these temporal regions ...
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... 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 wanting to fill our cup of bliss ; - and there they are ; there is the beloved father , who ...
... 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 wanting to fill our cup of bliss ; - and there they are ; there is the beloved father , who ...
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... look , to the effect on his character , reminding him that not one pang is really endured in vain ; instead of pointing to- wards heaven , bountiful , gentle heaven , whence all good , and whence nothing but good , 26 THE CHRISTIAN VIEW.
... look , to the effect on his character , reminding him that not one pang is really endured in vain ; instead of pointing to- wards heaven , bountiful , gentle heaven , whence all good , and whence nothing but good , 26 THE CHRISTIAN VIEW.
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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 127 - Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.
Page 130 - Bless the Lord, O my soul; and all that is within me; bless His holy name. Bless the Lord, 0 my soul, and forget not all His benefits: Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases; who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with loving kindness and tender mercies; who satisfieth thy mouth with good things so that thy youth is renewed like the eagle's.
Page 131 - As for man, his days are as grass : as a flower of the field, so he flourisheth. For the wind passeth over it, and it is gone; and the place thereof shall know it no more.
Page 168 - NEARER, my God, to Thee, Nearer to Thee ! E'en though it be a cross That raiseth me ; Still all my song shall be, — Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer to Thee...
Page 129 - Make us glad according to the days wherein thou hast afflicted us, and the years wherein we have seen evil.
Page 129 - The days of our years are threescore years and ten ; And if by reason of strength they be fourscore years, Yet is their strength labor and sorrow; For it is soon cut off, and we fly away.
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.