The Silent Pastor: Or, Consolations for the SickWalker, Wise, & Company, 1864 - 183 pages |
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... strength and youth , that we think of fortifying ourselves within , when there is so little dependence upon our out - works . " " Sickness is one of God's kindest messengers , to put us in mind of our folly , and incogitance , and ...
... strength and youth , that we think of fortifying ourselves within , when there is so little dependence upon our out - works . " " Sickness is one of God's kindest messengers , to put us in mind of our folly , and incogitance , and ...
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... strength , and the sure approach to death ; and then , at length , when concealment is no longer possible , that last , firm , triumphant , consoling discourse , and that last look of all mortal tenderness , and immortal trust , ” -O ...
... strength , and the sure approach to death ; and then , at length , when concealment is no longer possible , that last , firm , triumphant , consoling discourse , and that last look of all mortal tenderness , and immortal trust , ” -O ...
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... strength . We cannot , however , suddenly become men in spirit ; we must grow up to our full stature by exercise and deprivations and prayer . Our answer , therefore , to those whose hearts are sinking within them , is , " Be not ...
... strength . We cannot , however , suddenly become men in spirit ; we must grow up to our full stature by exercise and deprivations and prayer . Our answer , therefore , to those whose hearts are sinking within them , is , " Be not ...
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... strength , it must draw from Him . It thrives by the breath of His presence . It grows fit for action and for suffering , by pouring out to Him its own weak- ness , and drinking in , in return , His strength . To speak more plainly ...
... strength , it must draw from Him . It thrives by the breath of His presence . It grows fit for action and for suffering , by pouring out to Him its own weak- ness , and drinking in , in return , His strength . To speak more plainly ...
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... strength for the soul that puts its trust in his Gos- pel ! It is in vain to deny that life has its troubles , and death its alarms . We cannot disguise the bitterness of the cup which man is called to drink . Nor can we help the cry ...
... strength for the soul that puts its trust in his Gos- pel ! It is in vain to deny that life has its troubles , and death its alarms . We cannot disguise the bitterness of the cup which man is called to drink . Nor can we help the cry ...
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Page 97 - My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations ; knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.
Page 158 - I HEARD the voice of Jesus say Come unto Me and rest; Lay down, thou weary one, lay down Thy head upon My breast. I came to Jesus as I was, Weary and worn and sad ; I found in Him a resting-place, And He has made me glad. 2 I heard the voice of Jesus say Behold I freely give The living water; thirsty one, Stoop down and drink, and live.
Page 80 - 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 19 - 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 145 - 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 99 - I LOVE the Lord, because he hath heard my voice and my supplications. Because he hath inclined his ear unto me, therefore will I call upon him as long as I live.
Page 160 - Nothing in my hand I bring, Simply to Thy cross I cling; ' Naked, come to Thee for dress, Helpless, look to Thee for grace; Foul, I to the fountain fly; Wash me, Saviour, or I die.
Page 103 - He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength. Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall; but they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.
Page 146 - I'd be Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer to Thee. 3 There let the way appear Steps unto heaven; All that Thou sendest me In mercy given; Angels to beckon me Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer to Thee...
Page 87 - Hide Thy face from my sins, and blot out all mine iniquities. Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.