Memoirs of the Rev. David Brainerd: Missionary to the Indians on the Borders of New-York, New-Jersey, and Pennsylvania: Chiefly Taken from His Own Diary |
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... afterwards minister at Newton in Massachu- setts . The mother of Dorothy Hobart , was a daughter of the Rev. Samuel Whiting , minister of the gospel , first at Boston , in Lincolnshire , and afterwards at Lynn in Massachusetts , New ...
... afterwards minister at Newton in Massachu- setts . The mother of Dorothy Hobart , was a daughter of the Rev. Samuel Whiting , minister of the gospel , first at Boston , in Lincolnshire , and afterwards at Lynn in Massachusetts , New ...
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... afterwards my religious concern began to decline , and by degrees I fell back into a considerable degree of security , though I still attended secret prayer . " About the 15th of April , 1733 , I removed from my father's house to East ...
... afterwards my religious concern began to decline , and by degrees I fell back into a considerable degree of security , though I still attended secret prayer . " About the 15th of April , 1733 , I removed from my father's house to East ...
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... Afterwards , I had some sweetness in the thoughts of arriving at the heavenly world . for the happy day ! After public worship , God gave me special assistance in prayer ; I wrestled with my dear Lord , with much sweetness ; and ...
... Afterwards , I had some sweetness in the thoughts of arriving at the heavenly world . for the happy day ! After public worship , God gave me special assistance in prayer ; I wrestled with my dear Lord , with much sweetness ; and ...
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... Afterwards I was somewhat comforted in secret retirement , and assisted to wrestle with God , with some power , spirituality , and sweetness . Blessed be the Lord , he is never unmindful of me , but always sends me needed supplies ; and ...
... Afterwards I was somewhat comforted in secret retirement , and assisted to wrestle with God , with some power , spirituality , and sweetness . Blessed be the Lord , he is never unmindful of me , but always sends me needed supplies ; and ...
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... afterwards he gave me sweetness . O my soul exceedingly longs for that blessed state of perfect deliverance from all sin ! At night , God enabled me to give my soul up to him , to cast myself upon him , to be ordered and disposed of ...
... afterwards he gave me sweetness . O my soul exceedingly longs for that blessed state of perfect deliverance from all sin ! At night , God enabled me to give my soul up to him , to cast myself upon him , to be ordered and disposed of ...
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Page 15 - For the invisible things of God from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead...
Page 485 - They shall be abundantly satisfied with the fatness of thy house ; and thou shalt make them drink of the river of thy pleasures. For with thee is the fountain of life : in thy light shall we see light.
Page 476 - ... as unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and, behold, we live; as chastened, and not killed; as sorrowful, yet alway rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things.
Page 25 - I have commanded you, and lo ! I am with you alway, even to the end of the world.
Page 482 - Jesus saith unto her, Touch me not ; for I am not yet ascended to my Father ; but go to my brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father, and your Father ; and to my God and your God.
Page 478 - And they stoned Stephen, calling upon God, and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit. And he kneeled down, and cried with a loud voice, Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. And when he had said this, he fell asleep.
Page 2 - IDE, of the said District, hath deposited in this office, the title of a book, the right whereof he claims as proprietor, in the words following, to wit : " Inductive Grammar, designed for beginners. By an Instructer." In conformity to the act of the Congress of the United States...
Page 489 - For yet a little while, and the wicked shall not be: yea, thou shalt diligently consider his place, and it shall not be. But the meek shall inherit the earth ; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.
Page 477 - Now that He ascended, what is it but that He also descended first into the lower parts of the earth ? He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens, that He might fill all things.
Page 257 - And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment was white and glistering. 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...