Cyclopædia of moral and religious anecdotes. Ed. by J. Flesher1877 |
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... affected in my estimation ; how much my church with the sighs and groans of a son ex- and congregation owe to her watchings piring in torture to save his life . He over their pastor's health , whom she could bear it no longer ; but ...
... affected in my estimation ; how much my church with the sighs and groans of a son ex- and congregation owe to her watchings piring in torture to save his life . He over their pastor's health , whom she could bear it no longer ; but ...
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... affected his son so much that he came and reproached his father for not selling his children to pay his debts ; and after much entreaty , he pre- vailed on the captain to accept him , and liberate his father . The son was put in chains ...
... affected his son so much that he came and reproached his father for not selling his children to pay his debts ; and after much entreaty , he pre- vailed on the captain to accept him , and liberate his father . The son was put in chains ...
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... father saw that the lad's character was sen- sibly affected by this incident . The son grew up and became one of the most distinguished Christians of Ame rica . 13. BENEFITS OF AFFLICTION . ( a ) CECIL AND 24 [ 12 AFFECTION .
... father saw that the lad's character was sen- sibly affected by this incident . The son grew up and became one of the most distinguished Christians of Ame rica . 13. BENEFITS OF AFFLICTION . ( a ) CECIL AND 24 [ 12 AFFECTION .
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... affected by wine , Clitus spoke in high terms of the actions of Philip , preferring them to those of his son . Alexander , transported with anger , seized a javelin and slew him on the spot . But when he became sober , and his passion ...
... affected by wine , Clitus spoke in high terms of the actions of Philip , preferring them to those of his son . Alexander , transported with anger , seized a javelin and slew him on the spot . But when he became sober , and his passion ...
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... affected with an ap- parent debility . But the writer found , by conversing with him , that he was under conviction . He urged him to repent ; but he replied that he could not now part with his worldly schemes . 23. ANTINOMIANISM . 24 ...
... affected with an ap- parent debility . But the writer found , by conversing with him , that he was under conviction . He urged him to repent ; but he replied that he could not now part with his worldly schemes . 23. ANTINOMIANISM . 24 ...
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Page 319 - His death and passion: and grant, that the grace of God, which bringeth salvation, may effectually teach and persuade me to deny ungodliness and worldly lusts, and to live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present world...
Page 133 - Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth; and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth, and walk in the ways of thine heart, and in the sight of thine eyes: but know thou, that for all these things God will bring thee into judgment.
Page 267 - I happened, soon after, to attend one of his sermons, in the course of which I perceived he intended to finish with a collection, and I silently resolved he should get nothing from me. I had in my pocket a handful of copper money, three or four silver dollars, and five pistoles in gold. As he proceeded, I began to soften, and concluded to give the copper.
Page 287 - And whosoever shall offend one of these little ones that believe in me, it is better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he were cast into the sea.
Page 591 - I firmly believe this; and I also believe that without his concurring aid, we shall succeed in this political building no better than the builders of Babel...
Page 432 - Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers : for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness ? and what communion hath light with darkness?
Page 378 - The wicked is driven away in his wickedness : but the righteous hath hope in his death.
Page 52 - He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.
Page 248 - He that spareth his rod hateth his son : but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.
Page 136 - Let us walk honestly, as in the day ; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying. But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof.