The Life and Remains, Letters, Lectures and Poems of the Rev. Robert Murray McCheyne: Minister of St. Peter's Church, DundeeRobert Carter & Brothers, 1849 - 556 pages |
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... hand was prepared for sketching the scenes of the Holy Land . He had a very con- siderable knowledge of music , and himself sang correctly and beautifully . This , too , was a gift which was used to the glory of the Lord in after days ...
... hand was prepared for sketching the scenes of the Holy Land . He had a very con- siderable knowledge of music , and himself sang correctly and beautifully . This , too , was a gift which was used to the glory of the Lord in after days ...
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... hand can dare To wield creative power . Renew thy toil , And let my memory , vivified by love , Which Death's cold separation has but warmed , And rendered sacred , dictate to thy skill , And guide thy pencil . From the jetty hair Take ...
... hand can dare To wield creative power . Renew thy toil , And let my memory , vivified by love , Which Death's cold separation has but warmed , And rendered sacred , dictate to thy skill , And guide thy pencil . From the jetty hair Take ...
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... hand alone that could awaken me from the death in which I was , and was contented to be . Gladly would I have escaped from the Shepherd that sought me as I strayed ; but he took me up in his arms and carried me back ; and yet he took me ...
... hand alone that could awaken me from the death in which I was , and was contented to be . Gladly would I have escaped from the Shepherd that sought me as I strayed ; but he took me up in his arms and carried me back ; and yet he took me ...
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... and trying calamities as shall awake me from earthly slumbers . It must always be best to be alive to thee , whatever be the quickening instrument . I tremble as I write , for oh ! on every hand do I 28 MEMOIR OF THE REV . R. M. M'CHEYNE .
... and trying calamities as shall awake me from earthly slumbers . It must always be best to be alive to thee , whatever be the quickening instrument . I tremble as I write , for oh ! on every hand do I 28 MEMOIR OF THE REV . R. M. M'CHEYNE .
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... hand do I see too likely occasions for sore afflictions . " " February 15 , 1835. - To - morrow I undergo my trials before the Presbytery . May God give me courage in the hour of need . What should I fear ? If God see meet to put me ...
... hand do I see too likely occasions for sore afflictions . " " February 15 , 1835. - To - morrow I undergo my trials before the Presbytery . May God give me courage in the hour of need . What should I fear ? If God see meet to put me ...
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Page 454 - Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city. 15 For without are dogs, and sorcerers, and whoremongers, and murderers, and idolaters, and whosoever loveth and maketh a lie.
Page 404 - The centurion answered and said. Lord, I am not worthy that thou shouldest come under my roof: but speak the word only, and my servant shall be healed.
Page 168 - Behold, I go forward, but he is not there ; And backward, but I cannot perceive him : On the left hand, where he doth work, But I cannot behold him : He hideth himself on the right hand, That I cannot see him : But he knoweth the way that I take : When he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.
Page 415 - He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds. He telleth the number of the stars; he calleth them all by their names.
Page 440 - Behold, here I am ; witness against me before the Lord, and before his anointed ; whose ox have I taken ? or whose ass have I taken? or whom have I defrauded ? whom have I oppressed ? or of whose hand have I received any bribe to blind mine eyes therewith ? and I will restore it you. And they said, Thou hast not defrauded us, nor oppressed us, neither hast thou taken aught of any man's hand.
Page 447 - For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ. And no marvel ; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light. Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness ; whose end shall be according to their works.
Page 280 - GOD be merciful unto us, and bless us ; And cause his face to shine upon us. That thy way may be known upon earth, Thy saving health among all nations.
Page 251 - O Lord, I will praise thee : though thou wast angry with me, thine anger is turned away, and thou comfortedst me. Behold, God is my salvation ; I will trust, and not be afraid ; for the Lord Jehovah is my strength and my song ; he also is become my salvation.
Page 183 - As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them. And when they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them away.
Page 166 - If I forget thee, O Jerusalem, Let my right hand forget her cunning. If I do not remember thee, Let my tongue cleave to the roof of my mouth ; If I prefer not Jerusalem above my chief joy.