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Page 77
But the subjects which the Bible holds up for our meditations , respecting the
being and perfections of God , the wonders of his power in the works of creation
and Providence , and our interests in them , if duly considered , would enlarge
our ...
But the subjects which the Bible holds up for our meditations , respecting the
being and perfections of God , the wonders of his power in the works of creation
and Providence , and our interests in them , if duly considered , would enlarge
our ...
Page 133
I select only those I think profitable ; and I am sure , if any one disbelieves the
doctrine of an over - ruling Providence in bringing to light and punishment ( often
in the most wonderful way ) the hidden works of wickedness , he ought to read ...
I select only those I think profitable ; and I am sure , if any one disbelieves the
doctrine of an over - ruling Providence in bringing to light and punishment ( often
in the most wonderful way ) the hidden works of wickedness , he ought to read ...
Page 149
99 “ Yet , ” returned I , “ this is a nice distinction , for all our trials are permitted by
Divine Providence , and man is an instrument appointed to work its will , Where
our afflictions are the effects of our own misconduct the case is different , being ...
99 “ Yet , ” returned I , “ this is a nice distinction , for all our trials are permitted by
Divine Providence , and man is an instrument appointed to work its will , Where
our afflictions are the effects of our own misconduct the case is different , being ...
Page 159
The providence of God may remove your rich neighbours to a distance ; or their
riches , dependant as they generally are upon a variety of fluctuating events ,
may take unto themselves “ wings and Aly away . " Turbulent and rebellious
spirits ...
The providence of God may remove your rich neighbours to a distance ; or their
riches , dependant as they generally are upon a variety of fluctuating events ,
may take unto themselves “ wings and Aly away . " Turbulent and rebellious
spirits ...
Page 164
In the path of duty the Christian may rest assured his Lord stands near him as his
friend ; observing all his honest and industrious pursuits , and granting his
blessing , so far as may be consistent with other wise designs of his providence ...
In the path of duty the Christian may rest assured his Lord stands near him as his
friend ; observing all his honest and industrious pursuits , and granting his
blessing , so far as may be consistent with other wise designs of his providence ...
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Page 81 - Mark the observation," said he, " from the youngest present, only six years old ; for it explains the nature of prayer, of which, perhaps, some of you are ignorant. Many persons repeat words, who never prayed in their lives. My dear boy, I am very glad to find you were afraid to say to God what you could not say truly from your heart : but you may beg of him to give you submission to his will.
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| Title | Familiar Scenes, Histories, and Reflections |
| Author | Harriet Corp |
| Publisher | author annd sold, 1814 |
| Original from | the New York Public Library |
| Digitized | 14 Nov 2006 |
| Length | 166 pages |
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