The Silent Pastor: Or, Consolations for the SickJ. Munroe and Company, 1848 - 186 pages |
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... to enliven . Happy were it so . With his aching frame and un- strung nerves few studies could be made compatible , supposing he had the disposition and the means to pursue them . Not his , 44 COMPENSATIONS OF THE SICK ROOM .
... to enliven . Happy were it so . With his aching frame and un- strung nerves few studies could be made compatible , supposing he had the disposition and the means to pursue them . Not his , 44 COMPENSATIONS OF THE SICK ROOM .
Page 45
... means to pursue them . Not his , the solitude of the artist ; those are brighter and happier hours than his , which are spent with pallet , pen , or chisel in hand , however spent alone . Intelligence with him has put off its dignities ...
... means to pursue them . Not his , the solitude of the artist ; those are brighter and happier hours than his , which are spent with pallet , pen , or chisel in hand , however spent alone . Intelligence with him has put off its dignities ...
Page 58
... means , the ministers of that very victory , that last victory ? The rage of men , and the fierceness of torture ; arraign- ment before enemies , — mocking , smiting , scourging ; the thorny crown , the bitter cross , the barred tomb ...
... means , the ministers of that very victory , that last victory ? The rage of men , and the fierceness of torture ; arraign- ment before enemies , — mocking , smiting , scourging ; the thorny crown , the bitter cross , the barred tomb ...
Page 64
... means of lifting him into a frame of thought superior to this lower scene . A serenity , of which the world knows nothing and can impart nothing , at- tends the act ; and his cry for peace , even while he utters it , is answered by Him ...
... means of lifting him into a frame of thought superior to this lower scene . A serenity , of which the world knows nothing and can impart nothing , at- tends the act ; and his cry for peace , even while he utters it , is answered by Him ...
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... mean time , enable me so to look at the things which are not seen , and so to improve this affliction , that it may work out for me an exceeding and eternal weight of glory , through the riches of thy grace and the multitude of thy ...
... mean time , enable me so to look at the things which are not seen , and so to improve this affliction , that it may work out for me an exceeding and eternal weight of glory , through the riches of thy grace and the multitude of thy ...
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Page 74 - Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? And one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father. But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows.
Page 25 - And when the ground was white with snow, And I could run and slide, My brother John was forced to go, And he lies by her side". "How many are you, then, "said I, "If they two are in heaven?
Page 142 - And all the angels stood round about the throne, and about the elders and the four beasts, and fell before the throne on their faces and worshipped God, saying, Amen, blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honor, and power, and might, be unto our God for ever and ever, Amen.
Page 3 - And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience ; .and patience, experience; and experience, hope: and hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.
Page 127 - Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.
Page 122 - He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou prepares! a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life:...
Page 74 - For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me. And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee : for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
Page 176 - It was no path of flowers, Through this dark world of ours, Beloved of the Father, thou didst tread ; And shall we in dismay Shrink from the narrow way, When clouds and darkness are around it spread?
Page 172 - LORD, I believe a rest remains To all thy people known ; A rest where pure enjoyment reigns, And thou art loved alone: 2 A rest where all our soul's desire Is fixed on things above; Where fear, and sin, and grief expire, Cast out by perfect love.
Page 126 - There is a river, the streams whereof shall make glad the city of God, The holy place of the tabernacles of the Most High. God is in the midst of her ; she shall not be moved : God shall help her, and that right early.