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... dear children , lay hold on eternal life . And now in conclusion : The entire time allotted to us on earth is in reality like the moment of shipwreck . In a shipwreck each one saves what he can . What shall we save ? One thing is ...
... dear children , lay hold on eternal life . And now in conclusion : The entire time allotted to us on earth is in reality like the moment of shipwreck . In a shipwreck each one saves what he can . What shall we save ? One thing is ...
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... dear children : I said a moment ago , that your con- firmation is the beginning of an independent , responsible spiritual journey . When we travel , however , the way we take is of the utmost importance . Here the Lord Himself tells you ...
... dear children : I said a moment ago , that your con- firmation is the beginning of an independent , responsible spiritual journey . When we travel , however , the way we take is of the utmost importance . Here the Lord Himself tells you ...
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... children , which gate you will choose . But I do not ask this ; for there is something else that is more on my mind ... dear children , let me show you the continua- tion of both ways . Behind the wide gate there spreads out a broad road ...
... children , which gate you will choose . But I do not ask this ; for there is something else that is more on my mind ... dear children , let me show you the continua- tion of both ways . Behind the wide gate there spreads out a broad road ...
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... dear children . Now you declare as with one heart and one mouth , " We will all walk on the narrow way . " Let your sincere and earnest resolution be that no difficulties or trials shall turn you aside from Christ ; but that with all ...
... dear children . Now you declare as with one heart and one mouth , " We will all walk on the narrow way . " Let your sincere and earnest resolution be that no difficulties or trials shall turn you aside from Christ ; but that with all ...
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... dear children . They are meant to impress upon you that Life is a Journey . In considering this truth let us , 1. Inquire concerning the way ; 2. Take note of the perils to be encountered on it ; and 3. Keep our eye upon the goal . I ...
... dear children . They are meant to impress upon you that Life is a Journey . In considering this truth let us , 1. Inquire concerning the way ; 2. Take note of the perils to be encountered on it ; and 3. Keep our eye upon the goal . I ...
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Page 72 - Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
Page 140 - Wilt thou not from this time cry unto Me : — " My father, Thou art the guide of my youth?
Page 108 - God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth : 14 Whereunto he called you by our gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. 15 Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle.
Page 114 - Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God, even our Father, which hath loved us, and hath given us everlasting consolation and good hope through grace, comfort your hearts, and stablish you in every good word and work.
Page 116 - Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine ; no more can ye, except ye abide in Me. I am the vine, ye are the branches : He that abideth in Me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit : for without Me ye can do nothing.
Page 22 - For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, teaching us, that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present world ; looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God, and our Saviour Jesus Christ; who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people zealous of good works.
Page 47 - Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth; and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth, and walk in the ways of thine heart, and in the sight of thine eyes: but know thou, that for all these things God will bring thee into judgment.
Page 144 - They went out from us, but they were not of us ; for if they had been of us, they would no doubt have continued with us : but they went out, that they might be made manifest that they were not all of us.
Page 96 - The Lord bless thee, and keep thee : the Lord make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee : the Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.
Page 68 - For the mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed ; but my kindness shall not depart from thee, neither shall the covenant of my peace be removed, saith the Lord that hath mercy on thee.