Importunate prayer encouraged by the example of Christ on the Cross, extr. from (Christ on the Cross) an exposition of Psalm xxii1842 |
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... manner , in order that those around might join in its mental or vocal repetition , we have some reason to conclude that our dying Redeemer occupied his thoughts with " speak- ing to himself , " and to God , in the words of this psalm ...
... manner , in order that those around might join in its mental or vocal repetition , we have some reason to conclude that our dying Redeemer occupied his thoughts with " speak- ing to himself , " and to God , in the words of this psalm ...
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... manner , by the power of prayer . Though forsaken , he did not cease to claim affiance with an absent Father ; though all was dark and si- lent , yet he still cried , and prayed , and interceded . As he bowed sub- missively in the ...
... manner , by the power of prayer . Though forsaken , he did not cease to claim affiance with an absent Father ; though all was dark and si- lent , yet he still cried , and prayed , and interceded . As he bowed sub- missively in the ...
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... manner . For it is commanded , our Saviour encourages it , Scripture furnishes examples , and its absence is complained of . First , It is commanded . " Ye that make mention of the Lord , keep not silence , and give him no rest , " Isa ...
... manner . For it is commanded , our Saviour encourages it , Scripture furnishes examples , and its absence is complained of . First , It is commanded . " Ye that make mention of the Lord , keep not silence , and give him no rest , " Isa ...
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... manner which even the immediate discharge of the debt could not have demon- strated . We might have supposed that he had easily pardoned that , by which he was no loser . But the pro- viding of an atonement , shows that a great loss had ...
... manner which even the immediate discharge of the debt could not have demon- strated . We might have supposed that he had easily pardoned that , by which he was no loser . But the pro- viding of an atonement , shows that a great loss had ...
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... manner , had returned again and again with complaint , and appeal , and argument , and entreaty , and at last had set himself as an im- portunate suitor that would take no further denial . This prevails . God grants his request to the ...
... manner , had returned again and again with complaint , and appeal , and argument , and entreaty , and at last had set himself as an im- portunate suitor that would take no further denial . This prevails . God grants his request to the ...
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affliction answer art thou blessing cast Christian readers Church confess confidence congregation cried cross darkness darling declare thy name deliver deliverance desires disciples Divine doubt dust of death earnestly entreated eternal exclaimed EXPOSITION faith Father Father's countenance feeling fervent fidence give glorify glory God the Father God's grace gracious gratitude hath heart of Christ heaven heavenly hid his face High Priest Holy Ghost Holy Spirit honour horns ISLINGTON Israel Jehovah Jesus John JOHN STEVENSON John x light lion's mouth living Lord Luke Matt ment mercy midst mind ness never object petitions portunate praise thee pray present prevailed righteousness roaring lion salvation sanctified Save Saviour Scripture seek sinner sins sorrow soul Spirit strength supplications Surety sword Syrophenician ther's things thou art Thou hast heard thou wilt tion truth TWENTY-SECOND PSALM unicorns unto thee utter verse words
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Page 108 - I will declare thy name unto my brethren: in the midst of the congregation will I praise thee.
Page 13 - Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord, according as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue...
Page 49 - I will go and return to my place, till they acknowledge their offence, and seek my face: in their affliction they will seek me early.
Page 41 - I say unto you, Though he will not rise and give him, because he is his friend, yet because of his importunity he will rise and give him as many as he needeth.
Page 36 - Awake, O sword, against my shepherd, and against the man that is my fellow, saith the Lord of hosts : smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered : and I will turn mine hand upon the little ones.
Page 123 - As smoke is driven away, so drive them away: as wax melteth before the fire, so let the wicked perish at the presence of God. But let the righteous be glad; let them rejoice before God: yea, let them exceedingly rejoice.
Page 120 - In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes: even so. Father; for so it seemed good in thy sight.
Page 9 - All they that see me laugh me to scorn: they shoot out the lip, they shake the head...
Page 104 - SAVE me, O God ; for the waters are come in unto my soul. I sink in deep mire, where there is no standing: I am come into deep waters, where the floods overflow me.
Page 10 - But thou art he that took me out of the womb : thou didst make me hope when I was upon my mother's breasts. 10 I was cast upon thee from the womb : thou art my God from my mother's belly.