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... felt as though I had been living for nothing . There appeared such a wide field of knowledge before me , that as it opened on my view , I started , and asked myself , ' Why did I never know this before ? ' I have long enough thought I ...
... felt as though I had been living for nothing . There appeared such a wide field of knowledge before me , that as it opened on my view , I started , and asked myself , ' Why did I never know this before ? ' I have long enough thought I ...
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... felt . A desire to excel in this , as in other departments , soon usurped dominion , and , as in most previously untried things , she had an almost intuitive perception of the right course to be pursued . Shortly after entering her new ...
... felt . A desire to excel in this , as in other departments , soon usurped dominion , and , as in most previously untried things , she had an almost intuitive perception of the right course to be pursued . Shortly after entering her new ...
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... felt it more so . It was this : ' God is love ! ' In an instant every object was gifted with voice . ' God is love ! ' was borne on the wings of the zephyrs - the waters murmured it faintly in their onward course the trees whispered it ...
... felt it more so . It was this : ' God is love ! ' In an instant every object was gifted with voice . ' God is love ! ' was borne on the wings of the zephyrs - the waters murmured it faintly in their onward course the trees whispered it ...
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... felt the spring - tide of early affection was loosen- ed , and the gushing tenderness of my heart flowed forth to the memory of childhood's joys . " In every respect , however , the change was beneficial . To her it was particularly ...
... felt the spring - tide of early affection was loosen- ed , and the gushing tenderness of my heart flowed forth to the memory of childhood's joys . " In every respect , however , the change was beneficial . To her it was particularly ...
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... felt my happi- ness so dependent on your life as I do at present . This morning a thought struck me which gave me pain . On re- viewing the past in connexion with yourself , I was obliged to confess that on your behalf I had wept and ...
... felt my happi- ness so dependent on your life as I do at present . This morning a thought struck me which gave me pain . On re- viewing the past in connexion with yourself , I was obliged to confess that on your behalf I had wept and ...
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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.