The Children's friend [ed.] by W.C. Wilson [and others].William Carus Wilson 1829 |
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... passing our time ; and when we come to our death - beds , Hannah , we shall then feel the full force of this text . How many peo- pel ' walk in a vain shew ' by seeking the praise of man more than the praise of God ! 10.
... passing our time ; and when we come to our death - beds , Hannah , we shall then feel the full force of this text . How many peo- pel ' walk in a vain shew ' by seeking the praise of man more than the praise of God ! 10.
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... passing by the house where he lived , I saw him sit- ting on the step with a Bible in his hands , trying to find out a text he had heard a mi- nister preach from at church , on the Sunday before . Now this was much better than go- ing ...
... passing by the house where he lived , I saw him sit- ting on the step with a Bible in his hands , trying to find out a text he had heard a mi- nister preach from at church , on the Sunday before . Now this was much better than go- ing ...
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... passing some wigwams , or Indian huts , a little after sunrise , observ- ed an Indian engaged in prayer , and was so much affected by his earnestness , that he considered God was fulfilling his declara- tion , " that the ends of the ...
... passing some wigwams , or Indian huts , a little after sunrise , observ- ed an Indian engaged in prayer , and was so much affected by his earnestness , that he considered God was fulfilling his declara- tion , " that the ends of the ...
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... passing through it , was full of people , though these were not worshippers , nor was it at either of the usual hours of public prayers . Some of the parties were assembled to smoke , others to play at chess , and apparently to drive ...
... passing through it , was full of people , though these were not worshippers , nor was it at either of the usual hours of public prayers . Some of the parties were assembled to smoke , others to play at chess , and apparently to drive ...
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... passed through many trials , but was ever protected through the tender mercy of God . At the age of sixteen , it is believed he felt the power of the Spirit of God upon his heart and he devoted his life to the service of God . The hand ...
... passed through many trials , but was ever protected through the tender mercy of God . At the age of sixteen , it is believed he felt the power of the Spirit of God upon his heart and he devoted his life to the service of God . The hand ...
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Page 188 - And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon, to hear his wisdom, that God had put in his heart.
Page 122 - As the Lord thy God liveth, I have not a cake, but an handful of meal in a barrel, and a little oil in a cruse : and behold, I am gathering two sticks, that I may go in and dress it for me and my son, that we may eat it and die.
Page 246 - From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I.
Page 229 - These six things doth the Lord hate: Yea, seven are an abomination unto him : A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief, A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.
Page 48 - With all-engaging charms ; Hark, how He calls the tender lambs, And folds them in His arms ! 2 " Permit them to approach," he cries, " Nor scorn their humble name ; For 'twas to bless such souls as these, The Lord of angels came.
Page 122 - For thus saith the Lord God of Israel: 'The barrel of meal shall not waste, neither shall the cruse of oil fail, until the day that the Lord sendeth rain upon the earth.
Page 278 - To him give all the prophets witness, that through his Name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins.
Page 142 - ... this climate. They at first made small circles, and the young birds imitated them; they paused on their wings, waiting till they had made their first flight, and then took a second and larger...
Page 265 - And the children of Israel did evil again in the sight of the Lord, and served Baalim, and Ashtaroth, and the gods of Syria, and the gods of Zidon, and the gods of Moab, and the gods of the children of Ammon, and the gods of the Philistines, and forsook the Lord, and served not him.
Page 283 - Binding his foal unto the vine, and his ass's colt unto the choice vine ; he washed his garments in wine, and his clothes in the blood of grapes: his eyes shall be red with wine, and his teeth white with milk.