Tales of Kirkbeck; or, The parish in the fells, by the author of 'Lives of certain fathers of the Church' [ed. by W.J.E. Bennett ].W.J. Cleaver, 1851 - 291 pages |
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Page 101 - ALMIGHTY and everlasting GOD, mercifully look upon our infirmities, and in all our dangers and necessities stretch forth thy right hand to help and defend us, through JESUS CHRIST our Lord. Amen, The Epistle.
Page 12 - Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth; and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth, and walk in the ways of thine heart, and in the sight of thine eyes: but know thou, that for all these things God will bring thee into judgment. Therefore remove sorrow from thy heart, and put away evil from thy flesh : for childhood and youth are vanity.
Page 176 - Almighty and everlasting God, who hatest nothing that thou hast made, and dost forgive the sins of all them that are penitent ; Create and make in us new and contrite hearts, that we worthily lamenting our sins, and acknowledging our wretchedness, may obtain of thee, the God of all mercy, perfect remission and forgiveness ; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Page 281 - I charge thee therefore, before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing, and his kingdom ; preach the word, be instant in season, out of season, reprove, rebuke, exhort with all long-suffering and doctrine.
Page 96 - Prince of peace ! Hail, the Sun of righteousness ! Light and life to all He brings, Risen with healing in His wings : Mild He lays His glory by, Born that man no more may die ; Born to raise the sons of earth ; Born to give them second birth.
Page 144 - Ghost ; regard, we beseech thee, the supplications of thy congregation ; sanctify this water to the mystical washing away of sin; and grant that this child, now to be baptized therein, may receive the fulness of thy grace, and ever remain in the number of thy faithful and elect children ; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Page 52 - Thy manifold gifts of grace ; the spirit of wisdom and understanding; the spirit of counsel and ghostly strength ; the spirit of knowledge and true godliness ; and fill them, 0 Lord, with the spirit of Thy holy fear, now and for ever. Amen.
Page 154 - These are they which were not defiled with women; for they are virgins; these are they which follow the Lamb whithersoever he goeth. These were redeemed from among men, being the first-fruits unto God and to the Lamb. And in their mouth was found no guile'; for they are without fault before the throne of God.
Page 283 - LORD my God, do Thou Thy holy will— I will lie still — I will not stir, lest I forsake Thine arm, And break the charm Which lulls me, clinging to my Father's breast, In perfect rest.
Page 107 - Thou turnest man, O Lord ! to dust, Of which he first was made ; And when thou speak'st the word, Return, 'Tis instantly obeyed.