Memoirs of the Life and Ministry of the Late Rev. Thomas Spencer, of Liverpool: With an Appendix, Containing a Selection from His Papers, &c |
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... called from the important sphere he occupied , so soon ; and that to hands so feeble should be com- mitted , together with the solemn trust which he resigned in death , the painful duty of erecting this monument to his worth . THE ...
... called from the important sphere he occupied , so soon ; and that to hands so feeble should be com- mitted , together with the solemn trust which he resigned in death , the painful duty of erecting this monument to his worth . THE ...
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... called to pass , his soul imbibed an air of humility and a habit of watchfulness , which enabled him to meet with firmness the dangers of popularity , and to maintain a steady course , not- withstanding the press of sail he carried . 3 ...
... called to pass , his soul imbibed an air of humility and a habit of watchfulness , which enabled him to meet with firmness the dangers of popularity , and to maintain a steady course , not- withstanding the press of sail he carried . 3 ...
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... bid him welcome to his father's house , and commit- ted the rude outline to his paper , than he is sudden- ly called off , and lays down the recording pen for * M . S. Memoirs . ever ! So did his life abruptly terminate ; but 25.
... bid him welcome to his father's house , and commit- ted the rude outline to his paper , than he is sudden- ly called off , and lays down the recording pen for * M . S. Memoirs . ever ! So did his life abruptly terminate ; but 25.
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... called according to his purpose . Since that evening I have felt a little more comfort in my own mind re ecting eter- nal things . God forbid it should be a false peace . Hope you keep close to a throne of grace in person- al prayer ...
... called according to his purpose . Since that evening I have felt a little more comfort in my own mind re ecting eter- nal things . God forbid it should be a false peace . Hope you keep close to a throne of grace in person- al prayer ...
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... called according to God's eternal purpose ; therefore , instead of wri- ting bitter things against yourself , rejoice in Christ Jesus whilst you have no confidence in the flesh.— Ah ! my friend , you know not fully how I have lift- ed ...
... called according to God's eternal purpose ; therefore , instead of wri- ting bitter things against yourself , rejoice in Christ Jesus whilst you have no confidence in the flesh.— Ah ! my friend , you know not fully how I have lift- ed ...
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Page 194 - But blessed are your eyes, for they see, and your ears, for they hear. " For verily I say unto you that many prophets and righteous men have desired to see those things which ye see, and have not seen them; and to hear those things which ye hear, and have not heard them.
Page 204 - Jacob vowed a vow, saying, If God will be with me, and will keep me in this way that I go, and will give me bread to eat, and raiment to put on, So that I come again to my father's house in peace ; then shall the Lord be my God : and this stone, which I have set for a pillar, shall be God's house : and of all that thou shalt give me, I will surely give the tenth unto thee.
Page 316 - Then Paul answered, What mean ye to weep, and to break mine heart? for I am ready not to be bound only, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.
Page 250 - So sinks the day-star in the ocean bed, And yet anon repairs his drooping head, And tricks his beams, and with new-spangled ore Flames in the forehead of the morning sky...
Page 129 - I've none to smile when I am free, And when I sigh, to sigh with me. Yet in my dreams a form I view, That thinks on me, and loves me too ; I start, and when the vision's flown, I weep that I am all alone.
Page 220 - So Moses the servant of the LORD died there in the land of Moab, according to the word of the LORD. And he buried him in a valley in the land of Moab, over against Beth-peor: but no man knoweth of his sepulchre unto this day.
Page 37 - But let us who are of the day, be sober, putting on the breast-plate of faith and love ; and for an helmet, the hope of salvation.
Page 251 - And hears the unexpressive nuptial song, In the blest kingdoms meek of joy and love. There entertain him all the saints above, In solemn troops and sweet societies That sing, and singing in their glory move And wipe the tears for ever from his eyes.
Page 104 - Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his.
Page 10 - It was my guide, my light, my all, It bade my dark forebodings cease; And through the storm and danger's thrall, It led me to the port of peace. Now safely moored, my perils o'er, I'll sing, first in night's diadem, For ever and for evermore, The Star, the Star of Bethlehem.