The Works of the Rev. John Newton ...Williams and Whiting, 1810 |
From inside the book
Results 1-5 of 87
Page viii
... is observable : So much godliness as may be professed without a peculiar relation to Jesus , the world will bear ; sobriety and benevolence they will applaud ; even prayers , fastings , and other external acts may vi INTRODUCTION .
... is observable : So much godliness as may be professed without a peculiar relation to Jesus , the world will bear ; sobriety and benevolence they will applaud ; even prayers , fastings , and other external acts may vi INTRODUCTION .
Page viii
... bear ; this will surely provoke the con- tempt or hatred of all who have not the same spirit , whether accounted Christians or Infidels , Papists or Protestants . That nothing less than what I have mentioned , can be the import of ...
... bear ; this will surely provoke the con- tempt or hatred of all who have not the same spirit , whether accounted Christians or Infidels , Papists or Protestants . That nothing less than what I have mentioned , can be the import of ...
Page 35
... bear the light . They had more compassion and affection for the most infamous malefactor ; therefore , when the alternative was proposed to them , they released Barabbas , a robber and a murderer , and nailed Jesus and virtue to the ...
... bear the light . They had more compassion and affection for the most infamous malefactor ; therefore , when the alternative was proposed to them , they released Barabbas , a robber and a murderer , and nailed Jesus and virtue to the ...
Page 56
... bear hardships . Perhaps many observations they made in their former business were use- ful to them afterwards . And the Lord still brings up his ser- vants so that the remembrance of former years , ( the years of ig- norance ...
... bear hardships . Perhaps many observations they made in their former business were use- ful to them afterwards . And the Lord still brings up his ser- vants so that the remembrance of former years , ( the years of ig- norance ...
Page 68
... bear , or ingenuously extenuate , the faults and mistakes of our own party , while we are all zeal and emotion , to expose , cen : sure , and condemn , what is amiss in others ? preaching of the Gospel in later times bears to our 68 ...
... bear , or ingenuously extenuate , the faults and mistakes of our own party , while we are all zeal and emotion , to expose , cen : sure , and condemn , what is amiss in others ? preaching of the Gospel in later times bears to our 68 ...
Other editions - View all
Common terms and phrases
amongst angel apostles appear believe blessing blood Cæsarea cerning Chap character Christ Christian church comfort dear death desert of sin disciples divine doctrine dy'd earth enemies Ephesus ev'ry evil eyes faith favour fear fill'd foes friends give glory Gospel grace gracious grief guilt hand happy hear heard heart Heathens heav'n heav'nly Holy Holy Spirit honour hope Hymn Israel Jerusalem Jesus Jews John John vii Judea knew law of Moses light live Lord Lord's Luke Lysias Matth mercy mind Moses mourn numbers OLNEY HYMNS once Paul peace person Peter Pharisees poor pow'r praise pray pray'r preached professed promise prove Psal received Sadducees saints salvation Satan Saviour Scripture seek shine sinners soon soul speak spirit spoke suffer sure sweet thee thine things thou art thought throne thy word tion tremble truth wisdom zeal
Popular passages
Page 161 - What mean ye to weep, and to break mine heart? for I am ready not to be bound only, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.
Page 54 - That the saying of Esaias the prophet might be fulfilled, which he spake, Lord, who hath believed our report? and to whom hath the arm of the Lord been revealed...
Page 306 - So shall my walk be close with God, Calm and serene my frame ; So purer light shall mark the road, That leads me to the Lamb.
Page 581 - Ye fearful saints, fresh courage take ; The clouds ye so much dread Are big with mercy, and shall break In blessings on your head.
Page 433 - TIS a point I long to know, Oft it causes anxious thought — Do I love the Lord, or no ; Am I his, or am I not?
Page 460 - As the winged arrow flies Speedily the mark to find ; As the lightning from the skies Darts and leaves no trace behind; Swiftly thus our fleeting days Bear us down life's rapid stream; Upward, Lord, our spirits raise ; All below is but a dream. 3 Thanks for mercies past receive, Pardon of our sins renew ; Teach us henceforth how to live, With eternity in view...
Page 519 - Restraining prayer, we cease to fight ; Prayer makes the Christian's armour bright ; And Satan trembles when he sees The weakest saint upon his knees.
Page 521 - The hand that gave it, still supplies The gracious light and heat ; His truths upon the nations rise, They rise, but never set.
Page 375 - Ye, no more your suns descending, Waning moons no more shall see ; But, your griefs for ever ending, Find eternal noon in me : God shall rise, and, shining o'er you, Change to day the gloom of night ; He, the Lord, shall be your glory, God your everlasting light.
Page 623 - Thus, when the Christian pilgrim views, By faith, his mansion in the skies, The sight his fainting strength renews, And wings his speed to reach the prize.