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Our venerable father , Mr. David Oldham , who is eight years older than Mr.
Jackson was at his death , had been for years actively engaged at that chapel in
promoting its various interests . He was then a leader and local preacher . And ,
as ...
Our venerable father , Mr. David Oldham , who is eight years older than Mr.
Jackson was at his death , had been for years actively engaged at that chapel in
promoting its various interests . He was then a leader and local preacher . And ,
as ...
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Mr. Jackson was , a consistent and sound Liberal in politics , and while he never
took much part publicly he always used his influence to further the interests of his
party . He had no crochets on which to found a schism - by which to weaken ...
Mr. Jackson was , a consistent and sound Liberal in politics , and while he never
took much part publicly he always used his influence to further the interests of his
party . He had no crochets on which to found a schism - by which to weaken ...
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There must hence be chosen seasons of withdrawment from outward avocations
and material interests , particularly at these times of keen rivalry in secular
business and hot pursuit of merely earthly good , or the soul cannot steady itself
on ...
There must hence be chosen seasons of withdrawment from outward avocations
and material interests , particularly at these times of keen rivalry in secular
business and hot pursuit of merely earthly good , or the soul cannot steady itself
on ...
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... is Lord , to the glory of God the Father . ” The world He has redeemed the
Father hath given Him to rule and to judge , and so completely and absolutely
that in all things He has now the pre - eminence . Our personal interest in Him
therefore ...
... is Lord , to the glory of God the Father . ” The world He has redeemed the
Father hath given Him to rule and to judge , and so completely and absolutely
that in all things He has now the pre - eminence . Our personal interest in Him
therefore ...
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Strangers and guests will bear with me if for a moment I speak of what will most
interest the immediate members of the family . Our position to - day , contrasted
with recent events in our past history , gives us joy . A few years ago all things ...
Strangers and guests will bear with me if for a moment I speak of what will most
interest the immediate members of the family . Our position to - day , contrasted
with recent events in our past history , gives us joy . A few years ago all things ...
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Page 398 - WHO can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil. She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life. She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands. She is like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her food from afar.
Page 402 - WHEN the Lord turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream. Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The Lord hath done great things for them. The Lord hath done great things for us ; whereof we are glad.
Page 370 - A countenance in which did meet Sweet records, promises as sweet; A creature not too bright or good For human nature's daily food, For transient sorrows, simple wiles, Praise, blame, love, kisses, tears, and smiles.
Page 454 - Delight thyself also in the Lord; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart. Commit thy way unto the Lord; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass. And he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light, and thy judgment as the noonday.
Page 75 - Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners ; but fellow citizens with the Saints, and of the household of God, and are built upon the foundation of the Apostles and Prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner-stone...
Page 470 - The hills Rock-ribbed and ancient as the sun,— the vales Stretching in pensive quietness between; The venerable woods— rivers that move In majesty, and the complaining brooks That make the meadows green; and, poured round all, Old Ocean's gray and melancholy waste,— Are but the solemn decorations all Of the great tomb of man.
Page 398 - She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet. She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple. Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land.
Page 158 - And the Lord said. Who then is that faithful and wise steward. whom his lord shall make ruler over his household, to give them their portion of meat in due season? 43 Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing, 44 Of a truth I say unto you, that he will make him ruler over all that he hath.
Page 33 - But many of the priests and Levites and chief of the fathers, who were ancient men, that had seen the first house, when the foundation of this house was laid before their eyes, wept with a loud voice...
Page 528 - How shall I give thee up, Ephraim? how shall I deliver thee, Israel? how shall I make thee as Admah? how shall I set thee as Zeboim? mine heart is 'turned within me, my repentings are kindled together.