The Force of Truth: An Authentic NarrativeJ. Belcher, 1814 - 183 pages |
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... ment of the wicked in the other world ; and therefore , ( being now removed at a dis- tance from those authors , whence I had im- bibed my sentiments , and from those reason- ings I had learned to defend them , ) I began gradually to be ...
... ment of the wicked in the other world ; and therefore , ( being now removed at a dis- tance from those authors , whence I had im- bibed my sentiments , and from those reason- ings I had learned to defend them , ) I began gradually to be ...
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... ment , and change the course of my life , studies , and employments ; yet I experienc- ed , by intervals , desires and purposes at some future period , of devoting myself wholly to the work of the ministry , in the manner to which he ...
... ment , and change the course of my life , studies , and employments ; yet I experienc- ed , by intervals , desires and purposes at some future period , of devoting myself wholly to the work of the ministry , in the manner to which he ...
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... ment . In good earnest , and not totally without seeking the assistance of the Lord by prayer , I attempted to break the chains , wherewith Satan had hitherto held my soul in bondage . It pleased the Lord that I , at this time , should ...
... ment . In good earnest , and not totally without seeking the assistance of the Lord by prayer , I attempted to break the chains , wherewith Satan had hitherto held my soul in bondage . It pleased the Lord that I , at this time , should ...
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... Immediately after the commence- ment of our correspondence , namely in May 1775 , whilst my thoughts were much en- grossed by some hopes of preferment , one Sunday , during the time of divine service , when 36 The Force of Truth :
... Immediately after the commence- ment of our correspondence , namely in May 1775 , whilst my thoughts were much en- grossed by some hopes of preferment , one Sunday , during the time of divine service , when 36 The Force of Truth :
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... ment , was to keep common - place books : one I had for noting down remarkable pas- sages out of other authors ; and another for collecting into one view , every text I could meet with in Scripture , respecting the most important and ...
... ment , was to keep common - place books : one I had for noting down remarkable pas- sages out of other authors ; and another for collecting into one view , every text I could meet with in Scripture , respecting the most important and ...
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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.