The Force of Truth: An Authentic NarrativeJ. Belcher, 1814 - 183 pages |
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... appear a very small and tol- erable evil ; man's imperfect obedience seemed to shine with an almost divine ex- cellency ; and God appeared so entirely and necessarily merciful , that he could not make any of his creatures miserable ...
... appear a very small and tol- erable evil ; man's imperfect obedience seemed to shine with an almost divine ex- cellency ; and God appeared so entirely and necessarily merciful , that he could not make any of his creatures miserable ...
Page 52
... appear , ye shall receive a crown of glory , that fadeth not away . " I hope the reader will excuse my prolixity in speaking on this subject ; because in itself it is very important ; and though I got no new views of gospel truth from ...
... appear , ye shall receive a crown of glory , that fadeth not away . " I hope the reader will excuse my prolixity in speaking on this subject ; because in itself it is very important ; and though I got no new views of gospel truth from ...
Page 125
... appear from the following con- siderations . 1. By reason of my religious opinions at that time , which had been for many years directly contrary thereto . Being always of a reflecting turn , I had exceeding high no- tions of the powers ...
... appear from the following con- siderations . 1. By reason of my religious opinions at that time , which had been for many years directly contrary thereto . Being always of a reflecting turn , I had exceeding high no- tions of the powers ...
Page 131
... appear- ed very formidable ; and I can truly affirm , that nothing , but the fullest conviction , that the cause , in which I was embarking , was the cause , of God ; nothing , but not daring to act contrary to the plain dictates of my ...
... appear- ed very formidable ; and I can truly affirm , that nothing , but the fullest conviction , that the cause , in which I was embarking , was the cause , of God ; nothing , but not daring to act contrary to the plain dictates of my ...
Page 140
... appear sincere , humble , and willing to be taught of God , in their inquiry after truth ; but do not entirely agree with what has been laid down , as my view of the truth ; I would only wish them to observe the distinction established ...
... appear sincere , humble , and willing to be taught of God , in their inquiry after truth ; but do not entirely agree with what has been laid down , as my view of the truth ; I would only wish them to observe the distinction established ...
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Page 151 - My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee, so that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding; yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding ; if thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures ; then shalt thou understand the fear of the Lord, and find the knowledge of God.
Page 19 - PRAISE the LORD, O my soul ; and all that is within me, praise his holy Name. Praise the LORD, O my soul , and forget not all his benefits : Who forgiveth all thy sin, and healeth all thine infirmities ; Who saveth thy life from destruction, and crowneth thee with mercy and loving-kindness ; Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things, making thee young and lusty as an eagle.
Page 94 - I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot : I would thou wert cold or hot. So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spew thee out of my mouth.
Page 90 - If ye were of the world, the world would love his own; but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you.
Page 52 - Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed: feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind ; neither as being lords over God's heritage, but being ensamples to the flock. And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.
Page 91 - Blessed are they that have been persecuted for righteousness" sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are ye when men shall reproach you, and persecute you, and say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.
Page 180 - And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this time ; when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee.
Page 42 - Trust in the Lord with all thine heart, and lean not to thine own understanding ; in all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
Page 51 - Wherefore I take you to record this day, that I am pure from the blood of all men : For I have not shunned to declare unto you all the counsel of God.
Page 121 - Then will I tell to sinners round, What a dear Saviour I have found; I'll point to thy redeeming blood, And say, "Behold the way to God.