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... ourselves to the Lord in a perpetual covenant , never to be for- gotten . " — " But how can it be perpetual ? ” says the beginner : " already have I often forgotten and broken my vows : how then can I dare to vow perfect constancy , and ...
... ourselves to the Lord in a perpetual covenant , never to be for- gotten . " — " But how can it be perpetual ? ” says the beginner : " already have I often forgotten and broken my vows : how then can I dare to vow perfect constancy , and ...
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... ourselves . St. James well describes those who neglect Self - application . hearers , but not doers , of the word ; they are “ like a man beholding his natural face in a glass ; for he beholdeth himself and goeth his way , and ...
... ourselves . St. James well describes those who neglect Self - application . hearers , but not doers , of the word ; they are “ like a man beholding his natural face in a glass ; for he beholdeth himself and goeth his way , and ...
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... ourselves . Some- times we shall want to slur over our faults ; at other times , to make excuses for them . Nothing but the aid of the Spirit of Truth can recover us from this double - dealing and self - partiality . You will find ...
... ourselves . Some- times we shall want to slur over our faults ; at other times , to make excuses for them . Nothing but the aid of the Spirit of Truth can recover us from this double - dealing and self - partiality . You will find ...
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... . But Jesus says , “ My grace is sufficient for thee . " Going over the old ground of Self - examination will perfect us in these two lessons ; teaching us both to renounce all dependence on ourselves , and also 36 LETTER V.
... . But Jesus says , “ My grace is sufficient for thee . " Going over the old ground of Self - examination will perfect us in these two lessons ; teaching us both to renounce all dependence on ourselves , and also 36 LETTER V.
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William Jowett. both to renounce all dependence on ourselves , and also to look for all in Christ . It will lead us to holiness in the right way - the way of hu- mility and faith . I would caution all , against getting into a speculative ...
William Jowett. both to renounce all dependence on ourselves , and also to look for all in Christ . It will lead us to holiness in the right way - the way of hu- mility and faith . I would caution all , against getting into a speculative ...
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Página 69 - GOD, who knowest us to be set in the midst of so many and great dangers, that by reason of the frailty of our nature we cannot always stand upright...
Página 27 - Moreover by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward. Who can understand his errors? cleanse thou me from secret faults. Keep back thy servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have dominion over me: then shall I be upright, and I shall be innocent from the great transgression.
Página 26 - Because sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily, therefore the heart of the sons of men is fully set in them to do evil.
Página 69 - BLESSED Lord, who hast caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning; Grant that we may in such wise hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them, that by patience and comfort of thy holy Word, we may embrace, and ever hold fast, the blessed hope of everlasting life, which thou hast given us in our Saviour Jesus Christ.
Página 39 - For if there be first a willing mind, it is accepted according to that a man hath, and not according to that he hath not.
Página 70 - Almighty God, who alone canst order the unruly wills and affections of sinful men; Grant unto thy people, that they may love the thing which thou commandest, and desire that which thou dost promise; that so, among the sundry and manifold changes of the world, our hearts may surely there be fixed, where true joys are to be found; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Página 70 - ALMIGHTY God, who seest that we have no power of ourselves to help ourselves ; Keep us hoth outwardly in our bodies, and inwardly in our souls ; that we may be defended from all adversities which may happen to the body, and from all evil thoughts which may assault and hurt the soul, through Jesus Christ our Lord.