The Silent Pastor: Or, Consolations for the SickJ. Munroe and Company, 1848 - 186 pages |
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Page 40
... sure and hope to the gayest who come prepared to receive pain from the spectacle of our pain ; we can , here as well as in heaven's courts hereafter , reveal the angel growing into its immortal aspect , which is the highest achievement ...
... sure and hope to the gayest who come prepared to receive pain from the spectacle of our pain ; we can , here as well as in heaven's courts hereafter , reveal the angel growing into its immortal aspect , which is the highest achievement ...
Page 64
... sure ; it is the 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 ...
... sure ; it is the 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 ...
Page 76
... sure confidence in thee ; support me under all the trials of my pres- ent sickness ; relieve my pains if it seem good unto thee ; and keep me in perpetual peace and safety , through thy great mercy in Christ Jesus our Lord . Amen ...
... sure confidence in thee ; support me under all the trials of my pres- ent sickness ; relieve my pains if it seem good unto thee ; and keep me in perpetual peace and safety , through thy great mercy in Christ Jesus our Lord . Amen ...
Page 93
... sure to praise thee for it , and to improve it in meditating upon thy goodness . Let me employ the best strength I have in meditation and prayer , and then let me not fear that it will offend thee , that in this state of pain and weak ...
... sure to praise thee for it , and to improve it in meditating upon thy goodness . Let me employ the best strength I have in meditation and prayer , and then let me not fear that it will offend thee , that in this state of pain and weak ...
Page 156
... sure it still Will lead me on , O'er moor and hill , o'er crag and torrent , till The night be gone ; And with the morn those angel faces smile , That I have loved long since , and lost erewhile . XV . It was a brave attempt ...
... sure it still Will lead me on , O'er moor and hill , o'er crag and torrent , till The night be gone ; And with the morn those angel faces smile , That I have loved long since , and lost erewhile . XV . It was a brave attempt ...
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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.