Practical ThoughtsT. Grant, 1859 - 198 pages |
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... suppose that we shall be heard for our much speaking . Let me , however , say , that while length is not by itself any recommendation of prayer , yet we have the highest and best authority for continuing a long time in prayer . We know ...
... suppose that we shall be heard for our much speaking . Let me , however , say , that while length is not by itself any recommendation of prayer , yet we have the highest and best authority for continuing a long time in prayer . We know ...
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... suppose that the publican smote on his breast , and cried , " God be merciful to me , a sinner , " from a sense of duty , and not rather from a conviction of sin , and a deep feeling of his need of mercy ? And yet how many ask for mercy ...
... suppose that the publican smote on his breast , and cried , " God be merciful to me , a sinner , " from a sense of duty , and not rather from a conviction of sin , and a deep feeling of his need of mercy ? And yet how many ask for mercy ...
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... suppose that when prayer was made of the Church for Peter , being in prison , they prayed for every body and every thing first , and only brought in Peter's case at the close ? to enPetitions have , usually , numerous signatures . So ...
... suppose that when prayer was made of the Church for Peter , being in prison , they prayed for every body and every thing first , and only brought in Peter's case at the close ? to enPetitions have , usually , numerous signatures . So ...
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... suppose you try the efficacy of praise . Peradventure you will find that the way to obtain new favours is to praise the Lord for favours received . Perhaps , if you consider his goodness , he will consider your wants . It may be you are ...
... suppose you try the efficacy of praise . Peradventure you will find that the way to obtain new favours is to praise the Lord for favours received . Perhaps , if you consider his goodness , he will consider your wants . It may be you are ...
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... Suppose a person has what he professes to have- what then ? What is the objection to a profession in that case ? I see none . If a man loves the Lord Jesus , I can see no harm in his professing or declaring his attachment to him . It is ...
... Suppose a person has what he professes to have- what then ? What is the objection to a profession in that case ? I see none . If a man loves the Lord Jesus , I can see no harm in his professing or declaring his attachment to him . It is ...
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