Memoir of the late mrs. Newnham, of Farnham; with a selection from her papers and correspondence |
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... paths ; which would instruct them in the way of virtue , guide them in every difficulty , strengthen and preserve them in danger , afford them comfort in sorrow , and finally lead them safely to the haven of purity and peace . In thus ...
... paths ; which would instruct them in the way of virtue , guide them in every difficulty , strengthen and preserve them in danger , afford them comfort in sorrow , and finally lead them safely to the haven of purity and peace . In thus ...
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... be equalled by the tenderness and firmn- ness with which every deviation from the path of rec- titude was pointed out and adjusted . Particularly did she feel the importance of habits of order and self - denial . She well knew 48 MEMOIR .
... be equalled by the tenderness and firmn- ness with which every deviation from the path of rec- titude was pointed out and adjusted . Particularly did she feel the importance of habits of order and self - denial . She well knew 48 MEMOIR .
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... path which leadeth to eternal life . She knew that no reliance could be placed on individual conduct , unless a habit of order shall form the basis of its manifestation , so that whenever the occasion shall call for it , its professor ...
... path which leadeth to eternal life . She knew that no reliance could be placed on individual conduct , unless a habit of order shall form the basis of its manifestation , so that whenever the occasion shall call for it , its professor ...
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... path was attended with a secret loss of re- verence and attachment for pure and unadorned truth . Besides she used to think that many of these little books were too highly wrought - too stimulating to the fancy - and too ...
... path was attended with a secret loss of re- verence and attachment for pure and unadorned truth . Besides she used to think that many of these little books were too highly wrought - too stimulating to the fancy - and too ...
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... paths of wisdom and upright- ness , and that their hearts should be found right in the sight of God . Many circumstances dear to memory , attesting this anxiety , remain in the lively recollection of her family ; but the prevalent ...
... paths of wisdom and upright- ness , and that their hearts should be found right in the sight of God . Many circumstances dear to memory , attesting this anxiety , remain in the lively recollection of her family ; but the prevalent ...
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Page 26 - Then shall the righteous answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungered and fed thee? or thirsty and gave thee drink ? When saw we thee a stranger and took thee in ? or naked, and clothed thee ; or when saw we thee sick or in prison, and came unto thee...
Page 2 - The visible Church of Christ is a congregation of faithful men, in the which the pure Word of God is preached, and the Sacraments be duly ministered according to Christ's ordinance, in all those things that of necessity are requisite to the same.
Page 3 - Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God. He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.
Page 170 - Vice is a monster of so frightful mien, As, to be hated, needs but to be seen; Yet seen too oft, familiar with her face, We first endure, then pity, then embrace.
Page 69 - Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling. Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put their trust in him.
Page 109 - For the Lord will not cast off for ever : but though He cause grief, yet will He have compassion according to the multitude of His mercies. For He doth not afflict willingly, nor grieve the children of men.
Page 82 - If ye, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your heavenly Father give his Holy Spirit to them that ask him?
Page 68 - Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize ? So run, that ye may obtain. And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown ; but we an incorruptible.
Page 128 - tis Jesus Holds the helm and guides the ship : Spread the sails, and catch the breezes Sent to waft us through the deep, To the regions Where the mourners cease to weep.
Page 73 - His death and passion: and grant, that the grace of God, which bringeth salvation, may effectually teach and persuade me to deny ungodliness and worldly lusts, and to live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present world...