The Parables of Our Lord, Explained in Familiar Conversations Between a Mother and Her Children. By the Wife of an Irish ClergymanR. B. Seeley & W. Burnside, 1837 - 207 pages |
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... never " choke the seed " in our hearts . Our Saviour clearly explains to us what is meant by " the thorns : " and the parable seems intended to shew , that the mere external professor is as liable to be lured away from the faith by the ...
... never " choke the seed " in our hearts . Our Saviour clearly explains to us what is meant by " the thorns : " and the parable seems intended to shew , that the mere external professor is as liable to be lured away from the faith by the ...
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... never consider whether the few right things I ever do , tend to promote the glory of God ; I often think indeed , whether they will please you or my father , and whether people will say , ' that was well done in George Mans- field ; he ...
... never consider whether the few right things I ever do , tend to promote the glory of God ; I often think indeed , whether they will please you or my father , and whether people will say , ' that was well done in George Mans- field ; he ...
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... never came into my head , mamma , to think of taking an example from a brute , and yet you have shown me that I may do so . ' GEORGE . It is very humbling , Emily , but it is very true . How grateful we ought to be to God , for making ...
... never came into my head , mamma , to think of taking an example from a brute , and yet you have shown me that I may do so . ' GEORGE . It is very humbling , Emily , but it is very true . How grateful we ought to be to God , for making ...
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... never again to commit the like , therefore you may still hope that your place is amongst the wheat . Wilful sins , however , must always cause a dread that we are among the tares ; therefore against such we must ever watch and pray ...
... never again to commit the like , therefore you may still hope that your place is amongst the wheat . Wilful sins , however , must always cause a dread that we are among the tares ; therefore against such we must ever watch and pray ...
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... never part again ; and instead of a poor sinning , weak , helpless mother , you will meet her with a glorified body , free from all the pain she has suffered here ; and will live for ever with her in the presence of that heavenly Friend ...
... never part again ; and instead of a poor sinning , weak , helpless mother , you will meet her with a glorified body , free from all the pain she has suffered here ; and will live for ever with her in the presence of that heavenly Friend ...
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Abraham Abraham's bosom amongst believe bestowed blessed bridegroom called cast chapter child Christian Church of Christ CONVERSATION dear debt despised devil disciples earth eleventh hour EMILY reads enabled everlasting eyes faith feel five talents foolish forgive fruit Gentiles GEORGE GEORGE reads gifts give glory go ye Gospel grace happiness hath hear heard heart heavenly Father Holy Spirit hope humble husbandmen Jesus Christ Jewish Jews king kingdom of heaven labourers lamps Lord Lord's mamma marriage master Matt means meant mercy mother neglect ness outer darkness outward papa pardon penitent persecution Pharisees planted pleasure poor prayer profession prophets Publican punishment ready received remember repentance rich salvation Samaritan Saviour say unto seed servants shew sinner sins sown steward tares tell THAMES DITTON thee things thou hast thought trust unjust steward unmerciful servant vineyard wedding garment wheat wicked wise virgins word
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Page 146 - But the wise answered, saying, Not so; lest there be not enough for us and you : but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves.
Page 89 - Then the steward said within himself, What shall I do ? for my lord taketh away from me the stewardship : I cannot dig ; to beg I am ashamed. I am resolved what to do, that, when I am put out of the stewardship, they may receive me into their houses.
Page 187 - The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, which made a marriage for his son, and sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding: and they would not come.
Page 136 - So when even was come, the lord of the vineyard saith unto his steward, Call the labourers, and give them their hire, beginning from the last unto the first.
Page 6 - When any one heareth the word of the kingdom, and understandeth it not, then cometh the wicked one, and catcheth away that which was sown in his heart.
Page 72 - But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck and kissed him. And the son said unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven and in thy sight, and am no more worthy to be called thy son.
Page 160 - His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant ; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things : enter thou into the joy of thy lord.
Page 172 - Hear another parable: There was a certain householder which planted a vineyard, and hedged it round about, and digged a winepress in it, and built a tower, and let it out to husbandmen, and went into a far country...
Page 136 - They say unto him, Because no man hath hired us. He saith unto them, Go ye also into the vineyard; and whatsoever is right, that shall ye receive.
Page 188 - And when the king came in to see the guests, he saw there a man which had not on a wedding garment; and he saith unto him, Friend, how earnest thou in hither not having a wedding garment?