The Silent Pastor: Or, Consolations for the SickJ. Munroe and Company, 1848 - 186 pages |
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... better , or to fear that death that leads us to a better life , " and incline us rather to follow the ex- ample of a celebrated Queen , * who , blam- ing her ladies and women , when she ob- served them weeping about her bed , said ...
... better , or to fear that death that leads us to a better life , " and incline us rather to follow the ex- ample of a celebrated Queen , * who , blam- ing her ladies and women , when she ob- served them weeping about her bed , said ...
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... better , that we shall continue for long years as we are , or shall sink into deeper disease and death ; adding , that pain and disturbance and death are indissolubly linked with the indestructible life of the soul , and supposing that ...
... better , that we shall continue for long years as we are , or shall sink into deeper disease and death ; adding , that pain and disturbance and death are indissolubly linked with the indestructible life of the soul , and supposing that ...
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... have an interest in the passage of that other , that ' narrow sea , ' and in the ' better country ' which is its further shore . " - Life in the Sick Room . -- " Those that three thousand years ago died unwillingly OF SICKNESS . 31.
... have an interest in the passage of that other , that ' narrow sea , ' and in the ' better country ' which is its further shore . " - Life in the Sick Room . -- " Those that three thousand years ago died unwillingly OF SICKNESS . 31.
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... better knowledge of itself . The essential worth of a human soul is effectually taught by the pro- cess which takes all its dross away . Life in the sick room is existence stripped of its factitious adornments , from which all pomp and ...
... better knowledge of itself . The essential worth of a human soul is effectually taught by the pro- cess which takes all its dross away . Life in the sick room is existence stripped of its factitious adornments , from which all pomp and ...
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... better knowledge of himself , and more intimate communion with God , the discipline of his peculiar lot will add , for the invalid's solace , a more adequate ap- preciation of his fellow - beings . They who minister to his wants , give ...
... better knowledge of himself , and more intimate communion with God , the discipline of his peculiar lot will add , for the invalid's solace , a more adequate ap- preciation of his fellow - beings . They who minister to his wants , give ...
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Popular passages
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.