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... the Biographer . May the Divine Spirit employ this record to kindle in the hearts of many readers aspirations after higher virtues , and greater usefulness , than she attained . He cannot expect the concurrence of his readers in all.
... the Biographer . May the Divine Spirit employ this record to kindle in the hearts of many readers aspirations after higher virtues , and greater usefulness , than she attained . He cannot expect the concurrence of his readers in all.
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... divine assistance , she resolutely deter- mined to attain the nobility of a true woman , and she succeeded . It would have required a sagacity more than ordinary , to have discerned the woman of five and twenty in the girl of fifteen ...
... divine assistance , she resolutely deter- mined to attain the nobility of a true woman , and she succeeded . It would have required a sagacity more than ordinary , to have discerned the woman of five and twenty in the girl of fifteen ...
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... Divine Being possess infinite benevolence ? These were some of the questions which taxed and troubled that young brain . As a natural consequence she eagerly thirsted after know- ledge . Unfortunately she had access to but few suitable ...
... Divine Being possess infinite benevolence ? These were some of the questions which taxed and troubled that young brain . As a natural consequence she eagerly thirsted after know- ledge . Unfortunately she had access to but few suitable ...
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... Divine Spirit had laid the prophet's mantle on him , and two years before , he had entered the Didsbury Wesleyan Theological Institution . Regret was naturally experienced at quitting the old house , and the severance of many interest ...
... Divine Spirit had laid the prophet's mantle on him , and two years before , he had entered the Didsbury Wesleyan Theological Institution . Regret was naturally experienced at quitting the old house , and the severance of many interest ...
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... divine method of justifying the ungodly . But how much of our knowledge , when tested , proves simply supposition . Not until we require its use , have we assurance of its possession . Vague notions are dignified with the name of ...
... divine method of justifying the ungodly . But how much of our knowledge , when tested , proves simply supposition . Not until we require its use , have we assurance of its possession . Vague notions are dignified with the name of ...
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Page 283 - For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality. So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on' immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory.
Page 37 - JUST as I am, without one plea. But that thy blood was shed for me, And that thou bid'st me come to thee, O Lamb of God ! I come...
Page 109 - Art is long, and Time is fleeting, And our hearts, though stout and brave, Still, like muffled drums, are beating Funeral marches to the grave.
Page 276 - Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting, get understanding. Exalt her, and she shall promote thee: she shall bring thee to honor, when thou dost embrace her.
Page 144 - Were half the power that fills the world with terror, Were half the wealth bestowed on camps and courts, Given to redeem the human mind from error, There were no need of arsenals or forts: The warrior's name would be a name abhorred!
Page 37 - Just as I am, and waiting not To rid my soul of one dark blot, To Thee whose blood can cleanse each spot, O Lamb of God, I come...
Page 144 - Down the dark future, through long generations, The echoing sounds grow fainter and then cease; And like a bell, with solemn, sweet vibrations, I hear once more the voice of Christ say, " Peace! " Peace! and no longer from its brazen portals The blast of War's great organ shakes the skies! But beautiful as songs of the immortals, The holy melodies of love arise.
Page 281 - ... as deceivers, and yet true ; 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 69 - For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set me up upon a rock.
Page 97 - Have not I commanded thee ? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.