Prayers and Offices of Devotion for Families, and for Particular Persons, Upon Most OccasionsG.W. Mentz, 1819 - 323 pages |
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... rest . I am rather apt to think , that so many as are here set down , will be censured for more than needful ; but , it being easy to pare off , the censors may let alone what they count super- fluous ; leaving it to those that will not ...
... rest . I am rather apt to think , that so many as are here set down , will be censured for more than needful ; but , it being easy to pare off , the censors may let alone what they count super- fluous ; leaving it to those that will not ...
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... rest : And so pru- dently choosing agreeable offices , and so taking this my whole performance , with a little of Christian candour , and the allowance for common weakness , I am willing to hope it may not be unac- ceptable to those in ...
... rest : And so pru- dently choosing agreeable offices , and so taking this my whole performance , with a little of Christian candour , and the allowance for common weakness , I am willing to hope it may not be unac- ceptable to those in ...
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... rest of my friends and neighbours within my reach , whom I have , you know , so much and often importuned and called upon to give themselves to prayer , both in your families , and in your retirements every day . Not barely to read or ...
... rest of my friends and neighbours within my reach , whom I have , you know , so much and often importuned and called upon to give themselves to prayer , both in your families , and in your retirements every day . Not barely to read or ...
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... rest . For , as the celebra- ted Dr. Hammond tells us , Prat . Cat . Lib . 3. Sect . 2. Ans . 5.- The church being obeyed in the observation of the prescribed liturgy in public , it is not supposed by our church , but that every one in ...
... rest . For , as the celebra- ted Dr. Hammond tells us , Prat . Cat . Lib . 3. Sect . 2. Ans . 5.- The church being obeyed in the observation of the prescribed liturgy in public , it is not supposed by our church , but that every one in ...
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... rest and sleep , when we have not so much as any thoughts of caring for ourselves : and daily thou renewest to us our lives , and thy mercies : every morning giving us new occasions still for thy praise , and our thank- fulness . And ...
... rest and sleep , when we have not so much as any thoughts of caring for ourselves : and daily thou renewest to us our lives , and thy mercies : every morning giving us new occasions still for thy praise , and our thank- fulness . And ...
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Page 287 - Who is among you that feareth the Lord, that obeyeth the voice of his servant, that walketh in darkness, and hath no light ? let him trust in the name of the Lord, and stay upon his God.
Page 115 - The pastures are clothed with flocks ; the valleys also are covered over with corn : they shout for joy, they also sing.
Page 228 - I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh himself with ornaments, and as a bride adorneth herself with her jewels.
Page 140 - It is he that sitteth upon the circle of the earth, and the inhabitants thereof are as grasshoppers; that stretcheth out the heavens as a curtain, and spreadeth them out as a tent to dwell in: That bringeth the princes to nothing; he maketh the judges of the earth as vanity.
Page 151 - God hath made of one blood all nations of men to dwell on the face of the earth...
Page 217 - HOW long wilt thou forget me, O Lord? for ever ? how long wilt thou hide thy face from me ? How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart daily? how long shall mine enemy be exalted over me...
Page 44 - Most heartily we beseech thee, with thy favour to behold and bless thy servant The President of the United States, and all others in authority; and so replenish them with the grace of thy Holy Spirit, that they may always incline to thy will, and walk in thy way. Endue them plenteously with heavenly gifts; grant them in health and prosperity long to live; and finally, after this life, to attain everlasting joy and felicity; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Page 218 - I will praise thee, O LORD my God, with all my heart: and I will glorify thy name for evermore.
Page 188 - Rejoice the soul of thy servant : for unto thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul.
Page 256 - Oh how great is thy goodness, which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee ; which thou hast wrought for them that trust in thee before the sons of men...