The retrospect; or, review of providential mercies: with anecdotes of various characters, and an address to naval officers. By Aliquis1828 |
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Página 13
... natural causes and effects , even unto the will of Him whose ever - watchful and over - ruling Providence numbers the hairs on our heads , and suffers not a sparrow to fall to the ground without his permission . We must look unto Him ...
... natural causes and effects , even unto the will of Him whose ever - watchful and over - ruling Providence numbers the hairs on our heads , and suffers not a sparrow to fall to the ground without his permission . We must look unto Him ...
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... nature was so far exhausted , that at the instant in which exertion for life ceased to be necessary , in that instant I sunk under my fatigue and cold , and fell on the straw the poor man was threshing . Astonished as he must have been ...
... nature was so far exhausted , that at the instant in which exertion for life ceased to be necessary , in that instant I sunk under my fatigue and cold , and fell on the straw the poor man was threshing . Astonished as he must have been ...
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... nature should say that I was a notorious reprobate beyond others , and therefore no fair specimen of the descendants of Adam . On the other hand , that my goodness did not make me " meet to receive or deserve grace of congruity ...
... nature should say that I was a notorious reprobate beyond others , and therefore no fair specimen of the descendants of Adam . On the other hand , that my goodness did not make me " meet to receive or deserve grace of congruity ...
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... nature , as revealed in scripture ; nor had I the smallest conception of that meekness which is essential towards its enjoyment . All I can say is , some vague notions floated in my mind , that its inhabitants were happy . But such were ...
... nature , as revealed in scripture ; nor had I the smallest conception of that meekness which is essential towards its enjoyment . All I can say is , some vague notions floated in my mind , that its inhabitants were happy . But such were ...
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... nature , were read over and over without my discovering the least knowledge of , or being in any way struck with the important doctrine contained in them . Not once did I ask , whether my soul were washed in that blood ; not once did I ...
... nature , were read over and over without my discovering the least knowledge of , or being in any way struck with the important doctrine contained in them . Not once did I ask , whether my soul were washed in that blood ; not once did I ...
Términos y frases comunes
Almighty Articles of War behold Bible blessed cabin captain Christ Christian command companions conscience continued crew death deck deep foundations divine doctrines earth earthly Elba endeavoured enjoy esteemed eternal evil eyes fear feel felt fleet former glory Gospel grace gracious hand happiness hath heart heaven holy honour hope Jehovah Jesus judgment kingdom knew labour ligion live look Lord Lord's Macarius Majesty's ships Malta mercies midshipmen mind Minorca moral naval ness never oaths observed occasions officers once passed past peace perished poor Port Mahon portunity praise prayers present profane psalms public duties racter reader recollection religion religious conversation rienced righteous Satan Scriptures season ship shore sick singing sins solemn soon soul spirit Texel thee things thou thought tion trembled truth unto wisdom witnessed word wreck writer
Pasajes populares
Página 148 - For now we see through a glass darkly ; but then face to face ; now I know in part ; but then I shall know even as also I am known.
Página 257 - The applause of listening senates to command, The threats of pain and ruin to despise, To scatter plenty o'er a smiling land, And read their...
Página 52 - Wash it, we pray thee, in the blood of that immaculate Lamb, that was slain to take away the sins of the world...
Página 116 - And never won. Dream after dream ensues ; And still they dream, that they shall still succeed ; And still are disappointed.
Página 248 - He was made to reprove our thoughts. He is grievous unto us even to behold : for his life is not like other men's, his ways are of another fashion.
Página 118 - Come on therefore, let us enjoy the good things that are present: and let us speedily use the creatures like as in youth. Let us fill ourselves with costly wine and ointments : and let no flower of the spring pass by us : Let us crown ourselves with rose-buds, before they be withered.
Página 264 - ... of all minds, Their only point of rest, eternal Word ! From thee departing they are lost, and rove At random without honour, hope, or peace. From thee is all that soothes the life of man, His high endeavour, and his glad success, His strength to suffer, and his will to serve. But...
Página 31 - They that go down to the sea in ships : and occupy their business in great waters; These men see the works of the Lord : and his wonders in the deep.
Página 246 - If ye were of the world, the world would love its own: but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you.
Página 80 - Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.