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... . The conflict in my soul be- tween these two is here related : and some ac- count given of the artifices , which Satan , in con- federacy with my heart , made use of , to keep my conscience quiet , and silence its remon- strances ;
... . The conflict in my soul be- tween these two is here related : and some ac- count given of the artifices , which Satan , in con- federacy with my heart , made use of , to keep my conscience quiet , and silence its remon- strances ;
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... soul , for all that love the Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity . If thou art one , whose experience answers in many things , to what is related in the former part of this narrative , as face answers to face in the iv PREFACE .
... soul , for all that love the Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity . If thou art one , whose experience answers in many things , to what is related in the former part of this narrative , as face answers to face in the iv PREFACE .
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... soul , and its eternal interests ; may he in- cline thine heart diligently to use the means here spoken of , as far ... souls . THOMAS SCOTT . WESTON UNDERWOOD , Feb. 26 , 1779 . PREFACE TO THE SECOND EDITION . A BOUT ten years ...
... soul , and its eternal interests ; may he in- cline thine heart diligently to use the means here spoken of , as far ... souls . THOMAS SCOTT . WESTON UNDERWOOD , Feb. 26 , 1779 . PREFACE TO THE SECOND EDITION . A BOUT ten years ...
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... soul , that imbibes them , un- less a miracle of grace prevent . Such on one hand are all the superstitious doctrines of popery ; purgatory , penances , absolutions , A indulgences , merits of good works , and the acceptableness 14 The ...
... soul , that imbibes them , un- less a miracle of grace prevent . Such on one hand are all the superstitious doctrines of popery ; purgatory , penances , absolutions , A indulgences , merits of good works , and the acceptableness 14 The ...
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... soul , he can never maintain his possession of it in peace . By such inventions , therefore , as these , he takes care to furnish the sinner with that , which he seeks for , and to enable him to walk according to the course of this ...
... soul , he can never maintain his possession of it in peace . By such inventions , therefore , as these , he takes care to furnish the sinner with that , which he seeks for , and to enable him to walk according to the course of this ...
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Page 151 - My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee, so that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding; yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding ; if thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures ; then shalt thou understand the fear of the Lord, and find the knowledge of God.
Page 19 - PRAISE the LORD, O my soul ; and all that is within me, praise his holy Name. Praise the LORD, O my soul , and forget not all his benefits : Who forgiveth all thy sin, and healeth all thine infirmities ; Who saveth thy life from destruction, and crowneth thee with mercy and loving-kindness ; Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things, making thee young and lusty as an eagle.
Page 94 - I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot : I would thou wert cold or hot. So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spew thee out of my mouth.
Page 90 - If ye were of the world, the world would love his own; but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you.
Page 52 - Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed: feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind ; neither as being lords over God's heritage, but being ensamples to the flock. And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.
Page 91 - Blessed are they that have been persecuted for righteousness" sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are ye when men shall reproach you, and persecute you, and say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.
Page 180 - And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this time ; when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee.
Page 42 - Trust in the Lord with all thine heart, and lean not to thine own understanding ; in all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
Page 51 - Wherefore I take you to record this day, that I am pure from the blood of all men : For I have not shunned to declare unto you all the counsel of God.
Page 121 - Then will I tell to sinners round, What a dear Saviour I have found; I'll point to thy redeeming blood, And say, "Behold the way to God.