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... blessing to this attempt to induce others to pray more continually , and more fervently ; to aim at living in abiding commu- nion with the Father of Spirits . Salisbury Square , Nov , 30th , 1818 , CHAP . I. ON THE NATURE AND THE DUTY OF.
... blessing to this attempt to induce others to pray more continually , and more fervently ; to aim at living in abiding commu- nion with the Father of Spirits . Salisbury Square , Nov , 30th , 1818 , CHAP . I. ON THE NATURE AND THE DUTY OF.
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... blessing on our undertakings , for the direction of our conduct , and the success of our affairs . " " " * " Prayer , " says the same writer , " is the application of want to Him who only can relieve it : the voice of sin to Him who ...
... blessing on our undertakings , for the direction of our conduct , and the success of our affairs . " " " * " Prayer , " says the same writer , " is the application of want to Him who only can relieve it : the voice of sin to Him who ...
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... blessings than we can think of may thus be obtained . " Call upon me , and I will answer thee , and will shew thee ... blessing of God in fervent prayer , you cannot be disappointed , This has been the testimony of every servant of God ...
... blessings than we can think of may thus be obtained . " Call upon me , and I will answer thee , and will shew thee ... blessing of God in fervent prayer , you cannot be disappointed , This has been the testimony of every servant of God ...
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... blessing obtained , the whole soul revived , strengthened , and invigorated for the Christian race . Just in proportion to your prayers , so is your holiness , so is your usefulness . The praying Christian is the strong , the thriving ...
... blessing obtained , the whole soul revived , strengthened , and invigorated for the Christian race . Just in proportion to your prayers , so is your holiness , so is your usefulness . The praying Christian is the strong , the thriving ...
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... blessing ? But whatever his design may be , it is your highest wisdom and interest to follow his directions . A similar objection is , that GOD IS UNCHANGEABLE , AND PRAYER WILL NOT ALTER NOR REVERSE HIS PURPOSES . -We do not say that ...
... blessing ? But whatever his design may be , it is your highest wisdom and interest to follow his directions . A similar objection is , that GOD IS UNCHANGEABLE , AND PRAYER WILL NOT ALTER NOR REVERSE HIS PURPOSES . -We do not say that ...
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Amalek Apostle blessing Christian Church confess consider David desire devo devotion distractions divine duty earth eternal evil express faith family prayer Father feel fervent flesh forms of prayer friends fulness gift give glory God's grant happy hath hear heart heaven heavenly Holy Ghost house of God humble intercession Israel Jesus Christ Jews John xiv John xvii kingdom labour live Lord Jesus Christ Lord's prayer Luke Matt means of grace mediation mercy mind minister neglect observes obtain ourselves peace petitions praise pray presence private prayer privilege promises Psalms public worship remember righteousness sabbath salvation Satan Saviour says Scriptures secret prayer seek shew sinners sins sion soul spirit of prayer strength supplication thanksgiving thee thine things thou hast thoughts throne of grace thy Holy Spirit tion truth twelve Apostles unto wants watch word worldly
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Page 53 - For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man; That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith...
Page 148 - MASTERS, give unto your servants that which is just and equal ; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven.
Page 215 - And he from within shall answer and say, Trouble me not: the door is now shut, and my children are with me in bed; I cannot rise and give thee.
Page 68 - It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.
Page 157 - Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee. Peace be within thy walls, and prosperity within thy palaces. For my brethren and companions' sakes, I will now say, Peace be within thee.
Page 22 - Wherefore? Because they sought it not by faith, but as it were by the works of the law.
Page 215 - And shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night unto him, though he bear long with them ? I tell you that he will avenge them speedily.
Page 227 - Prayer is the simplest form of speech That infant lips can try ; Prayer, the sublimest strains that reach The Majesty on high. Prayer is the Christian's vital breath, The Christian's native air, His watchword at the gates of death : He enters heaven with prayer. Prayer is the contrite sinner's voice, Returning from his ways ; While angels in their songs rejoice, And cry,
Page 121 - Moses' seat. All therefore whatsoever they bid you observe, that observe and do; but do not ye after their works; for they say, and do not.