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Page vii - I hearkened and heard, but they spake not aright: no man repented him of his wickedness, saying, "What have I done?" every one turned to his course, as the horse rusheth into the battle.
Page 97 - Beware therefore, lest that come upon you, which is spoken of in. the prophets : Behold, ye despisers, and wonder, and perish : for I work a work in your days, a work which ye shall in no wise believe, though a man declare it unto you.
Page 93 - But truly I am full of power by the spirit of the Lord, and of judgment, and of might, to declare unto Jacob his transgression, and to Israel his sin.
Page 96 - For he supposed his brethren would have understood how that God by his hand would deliver them; but they understood not.
Page 8 - Thousands of minds were impressed with them as they first appeared : they reproved the inconsistent Christian, roused the slumbering, and poured a precious balm into many an afflicted bosom. While writing them the author buried a beloved wife, and had daily more and more sure indications that the hour of his own departure was at hand ; and God enabled him, from the depths of his own Christian experience, to open rich fountains of blessing for others. The Thoughts on Popery are like, and yet unlike,...
Page 9 - God be merciful unto us, and bless us; ' And cause His face to shine upon us ; [Selah. That Thy way may be known upon earth, Thy saving health among all nations.
Page 3 - ... The few and leading maxims of the Christian" religion are plainly and practically enforced, and the parent's duties are descanted on in a train of pure and beautiful eloquence, which a father's mind, elevated by religion, only could have dictated. We believe that a general knowledge of this little volume would be attended with consequences beneficial to society, since a practice of its recommendations could scarcely be refused to its solemn and affectionate spirit of entreaty. The Ministry we...
Page 1 - DD" The author has been long and favorably known to the public as a chaste, powerful, and popular writer. The subject of the present work is one of great moment— one in which every, parent has a real interest. And we commend this little volume, not only to pious parents, but to all who...
Page 7 - Recognition," closing with the words, " By the time we have done what I recommend, we shall be close upon the celestial confines — perhaps within heaven's limits.
Page 7 - ... reality of the scenes he had been so vividly describing. ' These articles combine great simplicity, attractiveness, and vivacity of thought and style, with a spiritual unction scarcely to be found in any other writer. Thousands of minds were impressed with them as they first appeared : they reproved the inconsistent Christian, roused the slumbering, and poured a precious balm into many an afflicted bosom. While writing them, the author buried a beloved wife, and had daily more and more sure indications...