The Christian's Companion in Solitude: With an Introductory EssayW. Collins, 1827 - 374 pages |
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Page xxi
... heart is the seat of its saving influence . There are but two spirits which can operate here , the spirit of bondage , and the spirit of adoption ; and the soul which feels not the risings of the latter , must necessarily be repressed ...
... heart is the seat of its saving influence . There are but two spirits which can operate here , the spirit of bondage , and the spirit of adoption ; and the soul which feels not the risings of the latter , must necessarily be repressed ...
Page xxvii
... heart , amidst the din and commotion of social life , must also have his evenings of quietness , when he looks in ... hearts of others around him . 4. The Christian requires solitude to recover the exhaustion of social life . There is a ...
... heart , amidst the din and commotion of social life , must also have his evenings of quietness , when he looks in ... hearts of others around him . 4. The Christian requires solitude to recover the exhaustion of social life . There is a ...
Page xxx
... heart ; and to arrive at this , there must be occasions eagerly sought for , and sacredly improved , when he turns his back upon the creature , and goes into so- lemn conference , not in company with other Chris- tians , but absolutely ...
... heart ; and to arrive at this , there must be occasions eagerly sought for , and sacredly improved , when he turns his back upon the creature , and goes into so- lemn conference , not in company with other Chris- tians , but absolutely ...
Page xxxiii
... heart may be very happy , while it mingles itself with kindred hearts in the presence of the Lord . But it is amidst the musings of a pious secrecy with the Lord , when conscious of no restraint , even from the presence of fellow Chris ...
... heart may be very happy , while it mingles itself with kindred hearts in the presence of the Lord . But it is amidst the musings of a pious secrecy with the Lord , when conscious of no restraint , even from the presence of fellow Chris ...
Page xlii
... heart of a languishing Christian . If you grant it a fair perusal , copying its Author's example while you gather up his sentiments , it will humble and yet exalt you ; fill you with shame and contrition , and yet entice your affections ...
... heart of a languishing Christian . If you grant it a fair perusal , copying its Author's example while you gather up his sentiments , it will humble and yet exalt you ; fill you with shame and contrition , and yet entice your affections ...
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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.