The Works of the Rev. John Newton ...Williams and Whiting, 1810 |
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... occasion to show the sovereignty and triumph of grace , contrasted with the most despe- rate pitch of obdurate wickedness ; to show , on the one hand , that the compassion and the power of Christ It seems probable from the history that ...
... occasion to show the sovereignty and triumph of grace , contrasted with the most despe- rate pitch of obdurate wickedness ; to show , on the one hand , that the compassion and the power of Christ It seems probable from the history that ...
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... occasion is given for strife , debates , and divisions , till at length the spirit of Christianity is forgot , and the power of godliness lost , amidst fierce contentions for the form . To sum up this inquiry in few words . The Gospel ...
... occasion is given for strife , debates , and divisions , till at length the spirit of Christianity is forgot , and the power of godliness lost , amidst fierce contentions for the form . To sum up this inquiry in few words . The Gospel ...
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... occasion ; but how small a company was this , compared with the many thousands among whom he had conversed in all the cities and villages through which he had passed , preaching the Gospel , and performing innumerable mira- cles , for ...
... occasion ; but how small a company was this , compared with the many thousands among whom he had conversed in all the cities and villages through which he had passed , preaching the Gospel , and performing innumerable mira- cles , for ...
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... occasion , he spoke of the more inward and experimental part of religion , the life of faith , and the necessity of eating his flesh and drink- ing his blood , so many were offended at his doctrine , and forsook him , that he said unto ...
... occasion , he spoke of the more inward and experimental part of religion , the life of faith , and the necessity of eating his flesh and drink- ing his blood , so many were offended at his doctrine , and forsook him , that he said unto ...
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... occasion of grief , and afforded their enemies a subject of reproach and triumph . But we may be- lieve one reason why our Lord chose Judas , and con- tinued him so long with his disciples , to have been * John xii . 5 , 6 . that we ...
... occasion of grief , and afforded their enemies a subject of reproach and triumph . But we may be- lieve one reason why our Lord chose Judas , and con- tinued him so long with his disciples , to have been * John xii . 5 , 6 . that we ...
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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.