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Page 50 - And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, long-suffering, and abundant in goodness and truth, keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, and that will by no means clear the guilty...
Page 82 - LET us with a gladsome mind Praise the Lord, for he is kind ; For his mercies aye endure, Ever faithful, ever sure.
Page 66 - Better is a poor and wise child than an old and foolish king who cannot foresee the future.
Page 84 - Thou shalt love the Lord thy God, with all thy heart, and mind, and soul, and strength.
Page 73 - New Testament, without adding anything thereto that may be contrary to it.* This Word is the only truth ; it is the sure rule of all doctrine and of all life, and can never fail or deceive us. He who builds on this foundation shall stand against all the powers of hell, whilst all the human vanities that are set up against it shall fall before the face of God.
Page 76 - God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believetb in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Page 20 - They have mouths, but they speak not: eyes have they, but they see not: They have ears, but they hear not: noses have they, but they smell not...
Page 74 - Thy word is a light unto my feet, and a lamp unto my path" There is a man carrying a lantern, as he carefully picks his steps in the darkness of the night.
Page 98 - And the disciples were astonished at His words. But Jesus answereth again, and saith unto them, Children, how hard is it for them that trust in riches to enter into the kingdom...
Page 60 - The heavens declare the glory of God: And the firmament showeth His handiwork. Day unto day uttereth speech: And night unto night showeth knowledge.