The Life of Rev. Joel Hawes, D.D.: Tenth Pastor of the First Church, Hartford, Conn1881 - 385 pages |
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... there was an abundance ; but of letters , which are far more representative of the peculiar social and interior life , except to his own family , there were very few . Difficult and delicate questions came up as I advanced .
... there was an abundance ; but of letters , which are far more representative of the peculiar social and interior life , except to his own family , there were very few . Difficult and delicate questions came up as I advanced .
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... Letters to Miss Fisher , and Marriage · CHAPTER IV . 15 • • 37 Criticisms upon Himself , upon his Alma Mater , and upon Ministers CHAPTER V. Early Pastoral Labors . - Rules for Study . First Child -- CHAPTER VI . 65 85 • 100 Religious ...
... Letters to Miss Fisher , and Marriage · CHAPTER IV . 15 • • 37 Criticisms upon Himself , upon his Alma Mater , and upon Ministers CHAPTER V. Early Pastoral Labors . - Rules for Study . First Child -- CHAPTER VI . 65 85 • 100 Religious ...
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... Letters to his Son . The Son's Settlement in the Ministry , and Sudden Death - CHAPTER XIII . Proposals respecting a Colleague . —Settlement of an Assistant Pastor . - His Resignation , and the Resignation of Dr. Hawes 217 • 227 262 ...
... Letters to his Son . The Son's Settlement in the Ministry , and Sudden Death - CHAPTER XIII . Proposals respecting a Colleague . —Settlement of an Assistant Pastor . - His Resignation , and the Resignation of Dr. Hawes 217 • 227 262 ...
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... letter dated Nov. 20 , 1815 , he says , - " It is unpleasant , I do assure you , to think , that , in two short years , I must leave this consecrated spot , this paradise , and launch into a world of noise and tumult . Here , without ...
... letter dated Nov. 20 , 1815 , he says , - " It is unpleasant , I do assure you , to think , that , in two short years , I must leave this consecrated spot , this paradise , and launch into a world of noise and tumult . Here , without ...
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... letter dated July 21 , 1817 , he writes , " I feel thankful to God for thus blessing my poor services ; and I pray that I may never be discouraged in the good work . If I never reap any more fruit , this will be worth living for , worth ...
... letter dated July 21 , 1817 , he writes , " I feel thankful to God for thus blessing my poor services ; and I pray that I may never be discouraged in the good work . If I never reap any more fruit , this will be worth living for , worth ...
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Page 382 - But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged of you, or of man's judgment : yea, I judge not mine own self. For I know nothing by myself; yet am I not hereby justified : but He that judgeth me is the Lord.
Page 296 - For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead: 15 And that he died for all, that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him which died for them, and rose again.
Page 333 - Men give me credit for genius. All the genius I have lies just in this : when I have a subject in hand I study it profoundly. Day and night it is before me. I explore it in all its bearings. My mind becomes pervaded with it. Then the effort which I make the people are pleased to call the fruit of genius; it is the fruit of labor and thought.
Page 167 - Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace ; and the God of love and peace shall be with you.
Page 54 - And I said, Oh that I had wings like a dove ! for then would I fly away, and be at rest. Lo, then would I wander far off, and remain in the wilderness. I would hasten my escape from the windy storm and tempest.
Page 192 - Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, make us perfect in every good work to do his will, working in us that which is well pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
Page 189 - Grace be with you, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, in truth and love.
Page 279 - Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised. Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.
Page 385 - ... subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions, quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword; out of weakness were made strong, waxed valiant in fight, and turned to flight the armies of the aliens.
Page 194 - ... Christ could and would save her. A few hours later. The doctor has been in, and finds that the disease has made alarming progress during the night. He thinks her in a very critical situation. Her limbs have become cold, and all the hot applications fail to draw the heat towards them."