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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... ourselves , and effect that deliverance which he is able in a moment to grant in answer to prayer . Men may be brought to their wit's end , and never think of calling upon God ; yet if , even then , they cry unto the Lord , he will ...
... ourselves , and effect that deliverance which he is able in a moment to grant in answer to prayer . Men may be brought to their wit's end , and never think of calling upon God ; yet if , even then , they cry unto the Lord , he will ...
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... ourselves ; be brought to see that we deserve only ruin and condemnation ; and so be taught to cast ourselves simply on the clemency and goodness of Jehovah . Instead of extenuating our guilt , and using mild and softening terms , we ...
... ourselves ; be brought to see that we deserve only ruin and condemnation ; and so be taught to cast ourselves simply on the clemency and goodness of Jehovah . Instead of extenuating our guilt , and using mild and softening terms , we ...
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... ourselves upon his goodness in Christ , we may use great importunity of entreaty for deliver- ance ; but as we know not what is best for ourselves even in such cases , we consult our own happiness , as well as discharge an incumbent ...
... ourselves upon his goodness in Christ , we may use great importunity of entreaty for deliver- ance ; but as we know not what is best for ourselves even in such cases , we consult our own happiness , as well as discharge an incumbent ...
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... ourselves to gain their will , their consent , then their co - operation . To this end we show them how good , desirable , and advantageous the object is . We re- move their prejudices . We succeed in turning the full tide of their in ...
... ourselves to gain their will , their consent , then their co - operation . To this end we show them how good , desirable , and advantageous the object is . We re- move their prejudices . We succeed in turning the full tide of their in ...
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... ourselves . The deepest hu- miliation leads us to say , " I cannot think a right thought of myself . " The presumption consists in saying , " I need not the Spirit of God to assist me to pray . " See Jude 20 ; Eph . vi . 18 . Reader ...
... ourselves . The deepest hu- miliation leads us to say , " I cannot think a right thought of myself . " The presumption consists in saying , " I need not the Spirit of God to assist me to pray . " See Jude 20 ; Eph . vi . 18 . Reader ...
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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.