The Life of David Brainerd: Missionary to the Indians; with an Abridgment of His Diary and Journal. From President Edwards |
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... ness . " Some time in February , 1738-9 , I set apart a day for secret fasting and prayer , and spent the day in almost incessant cries to God for mercy , that he would open my eyes to see the evil of sin , and the way of life by Jesus ...
... ness . " Some time in February , 1738-9 , I set apart a day for secret fasting and prayer , and spent the day in almost incessant cries to God for mercy , that he would open my eyes to see the evil of sin , and the way of life by Jesus ...
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... ness in them than there would be in my paddling in the water ( which was the comparison I had then in my mind :) and this because they were not per- formed from any love to God . I saw that I had teaped up my devotions before God ...
... ness in them than there would be in my paddling in the water ( which was the comparison I had then in my mind :) and this because they were not per- formed from any love to God . I saw that I had teaped up my devotions before God ...
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... ness ; and that he was designated , by the Head of the church , to preach the Gospel to the poor ; to heal the broken in heart ; and to open the prison to them that are bound . That this was to be his delightful employment , he was ...
... ness ; and that he was designated , by the Head of the church , to preach the Gospel to the poor ; to heal the broken in heart ; and to open the prison to them that are bound . That this was to be his delightful employment , he was ...
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... ness . This love and joy cast out fear , and my soul . longed for perfect grace and glory . " Tuesday , October 21. I had likewise experience of the goodness of God in Shedding abroad his love in my heart , ' and all the remaining part ...
... ness . This love and joy cast out fear , and my soul . longed for perfect grace and glory . " Tuesday , October 21. I had likewise experience of the goodness of God in Shedding abroad his love in my heart , ' and all the remaining part ...
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... ness this day in the hopes of its speedy arrival . " Thursday , April 15. My desires centered in God , and I found a sensible attraction of soul after him ; I long for God , and a conformity to his will , in inward holiness , ten ...
... ness this day in the hopes of its speedy arrival . " Thursday , April 15. My desires centered in God , and I found a sensible attraction of soul after him ; I long for God , and a conformity to his will , in inward holiness , ten ...
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Page 63 - Remember now, O LORD, I beseech thee, how I have walked before thee in truth and with a perfect heart, and have done that which is good in thy sight.
Page 165 - Forasmuch then as God gave them the like gift as he did unto us, who believed on the Lord Jesus Christ ; what was I, that I could withstand God? 18 When they heard these things, they held their peace, and glorified God, saying, Then hath God also to the Gentiles granted repentance unto life.
Page 254 - If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him!
Page 91 - It implied' an inconceivable severity of conviction that he had one thing to do, and that he who would do some great thing in this short life, must apply himself to the work with such a concentration of his forces, as, to idle spectators who live only to amuse themselves, looks like insanity.
Page 39 - Blessed is the man whose strength is in thee ; in whose heart are the ways of them, who passing through the valley of Baca make it a well ; the rain also filleth the pools.
Page 220 - And, behold, there talked with him two men, which were Moses and Elias : who appeared in glory, and spake of his decease, which he should accomplish at Jerusalem.
Page 141 - They were almost universally praying and crying for mercy, in every part of the house, and many out of doors, and numbers could neither go nor stand.
Page 315 - An humble attempt to promote explicit agreement, and visible union of God's people, in extraordinary prayer for the revival of religion, and the advancement of Christ's kingdom on earth, pursuant to scripture promises and prophecies concerning the last time.
Page 301 - And I will establish my covenant with thee; and thou shalt know that I am the Lord : that thou mayest remember, and be confounded, and never open thy mouth any more because of thy shame, when I am pacified toward thee for all that thou hast done, saith the Lord God.
Page 267 - I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and give you an inheritance among all them that are sanctified.