The Christian's Companion in Solitude: With an Introductory EssayW. Collins, 1827 - 374 pages |
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... desire of being alone , which is the besetting sin of modern Society around us , like the contents of the kaleidoscope , presents itself in many an aspect , while , in every one of them , it is glowing with fancied interest , and bright ...
... desire of being alone , which is the besetting sin of modern Society around us , like the contents of the kaleidoscope , presents itself in many an aspect , while , in every one of them , it is glowing with fancied interest , and bright ...
Page xiii
... desire to be kept un- spotted from the world . Such is a specimen of the serious business which every Christian must be in the habit of transacting , or else be guilty of egre- gious trifling with the weightiest of all his concerns ...
... desire to be kept un- spotted from the world . Such is a specimen of the serious business which every Christian must be in the habit of transacting , or else be guilty of egre- gious trifling with the weightiest of all his concerns ...
Page xxx
... desire for specific Christian enjoyment . Christianity , even in this world , is not an administration of discipline alone , but also a source of enjoyment , the sweetest and most sublime of which humanity is susceptible in the pre ...
... desire for specific Christian enjoyment . Christianity , even in this world , is not an administration of discipline alone , but also a source of enjoyment , the sweetest and most sublime of which humanity is susceptible in the pre ...
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... desires , which are congenial with its celestial nature ; and it is the characteristic of the Christian in all stages of his being a characteristic which may often be marred , but never destroyed - to seek after the grati- fication of ...
... desires , which are congenial with its celestial nature ; and it is the characteristic of the Christian in all stages of his being a characteristic which may often be marred , but never destroyed - to seek after the grati- fication of ...
Page 49
... desire , I I knew of many and great afflictions which you had undergone in the removal of your dearest friends , which made this subject seem so suitable and seasonable to you at that time : but I knew not that God was about to make so ...
... desire , I I knew of many and great afflictions which you had undergone in the removal of your dearest friends , which made this subject seem so suitable and seasonable to you at that time : but I knew not that God was about to make so ...
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Page 346 - I will bear the indignation of the Lord, because I have sinned against him, until he plead my cause, and execute judgment for me : he will bring me forth to the light, and I shall behold his righteousness.
Page 299 - Wherefore henceforth know we no man after the flesh: yea, though we have known Christ after the flesh, yet now henceforth know we him no more.
Page 68 - Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God,, God dwelleth in him, and he in God.
Page 299 - But this I say, brethren, the time is short: it remaineth, that both they that have wives be as though they had none; And they that weep, as though they wept not; and they that rejoice, as though they rejoiced not; and they that buy, as though they possessed not; And they that use this world, as not abusing it: for the fashion of this world passeth away.
Page 257 - Cease ye from man, whose breath is in his nostrils : for wherein is he to be accounted of?
Page 246 - And Jesus said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That ye which have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of man shall sit in the throne of his glory, ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
Page 348 - God; who will render to every man according to his deeds: to them who, by patient continuance in well-doing, seek for glory and honour and immortality, eternal life; but unto them that are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, indignation and wrath: tribulation and anguish upon every soul of man that doeth evil...
Page 175 - For my people is foolish, they have not known me; they are sottish children, and they have none understanding: they are wise to do evil, but to do good they have no knowledge.
Page 98 - O bless our God, ye people, And make the voice of His praise to be heard : Which holdeth our soul in life, And suffereth not our feet to be moved.
Page 99 - He turned the sea into dry land: they went through the flood on foot: there did we rejoice in him. 7 He ruleth by his power for ever; his eyes behold the nations; let not the rebellious exalt themselves.