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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... body of the people . God our Saviour , in infinite condescension , hath sent his servants to invite you to come in , and receive the blessings which infi- nite wisdom has contrived , and astonishing grace prepared for 26 PEMBERTON'S SERMON.
... body of the people . God our Saviour , in infinite condescension , hath sent his servants to invite you to come in , and receive the blessings which infi- nite wisdom has contrived , and astonishing grace prepared for 26 PEMBERTON'S SERMON.
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... body of light , some where in the third heavens , or any thing of that na- ture ; but it was a new inward apprehension or view that I had of God , such as I never had before , nor any thing which had the least resemblance of it . I ...
... body of light , some where in the third heavens , or any thing of that na- ture ; but it was a new inward apprehension or view that I had of God , such as I never had before , nor any thing which had the least resemblance of it . I ...
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... body was so weak , I could scarcely stand . I felt at the same time an exceeding tenderness and most fervent love towards all mankind ; so that my soul and all the powers of it seemed , as it were , to melt into softness and sweetness ...
... body was so weak , I could scarcely stand . I felt at the same time an exceeding tenderness and most fervent love towards all mankind ; so that my soul and all the powers of it seemed , as it were , to melt into softness and sweetness ...
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... body of sin and death . - Alas ! my soul mourned to think I should ever lose sight of its beloved again . " O come , Lord Jesus , Amen . " On the evening of the next day , he complains , that he seemed to be void of all relish of divine ...
... body of sin and death . - Alas ! my soul mourned to think I should ever lose sight of its beloved again . " O come , Lord Jesus , Amen . " On the evening of the next day , he complains , that he seemed to be void of all relish of divine ...
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... body was quite wet with sweat . I felt much pressed now , as frequently of late , to plead for the meekness and calmness of the Lamb of God in my soul ; and through divine goodness , felt much of it this morning . O it is a sweet ...
... body was quite wet with sweat . I felt much pressed now , as frequently of late , to plead for the meekness and calmness of the Lamb of God in my soul ; and through divine goodness , felt much of it this morning . O it is a sweet ...
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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...