The Discipline of SorrowAmerican Unitarian Association, 1855 - 106 páginas |
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Página 77 - It is better to go to the house of mourning than to the house of feasting ; for that is the end of all men, and the living will lay it to his heart.
Página 105 - Why art thou cast down, 0 my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me: hope thou in God, for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God.
Página 33 - There is a battle to be fought, An upward race to run, A crown of glory to be sought, A victory to be won.
Página 58 - My heart is disquieted within me : and the fear of death is fallen upon me. 5 Fearfulness and trembling are come upon me : and an horrible dread hath overwhelmed me. 6 And I said, O that I had wings like a dove : for then would I flee away, and be at rest.
Página 106 - It is good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn thy statutes.
Página 12 - LORD, our heavenly Father, Almighty and everlasting God, who hast safely brought us to the beginning of this day ; defend us in the same with thy mighty power ; and grant that this day we fall into no sin, neither run into any kind of danger ; but that all our doings may be ordered by thy governance, to do always that is righteous in thy sight; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Página 78 - Therefore, in seeking for faith and praying for it, seek for this spiritual growth and pray for it. Once more we say that it is one and the same seeking, it is one and the same prayer. How differently would the present life appear to us, if we were what we ought to be! If the conflict with sin had ceased, and the lesson of self-control were well learned. If our passions were all calmed, and our desires all pure. If no duty were deferred or neglected, and no purpose of wrong indulged. Where would...
Página 77 - Blessed are they that mourn." 1 DEEM not that they are blest alone, Whose days a peaceful tenor keep ; The God, who loves our race, has shown A blessing for the eyes that weep. 2 The light of smiles shall fill again The lids that overflow with tears, And weary hours of woe and pain Are earnests of serener years.
Página 58 - Hear my prayer, O God : and hide not thyself from my petition. Take heed unto me, and hear me : how I mourn in my prayer, and am vexed.
Página 78 - MOST gracious and merciful Father, we desire to resign ourselves and all our interests to thy disposal, in the humble hope that thy mercy will never forsake" us, and that thou wilt cause all things to work together for our good. We would submit patiently to thy will under all our afflictions; and we humbly pray that we may so pass through the changes of this world, as finally to be prepared for the enjoyment of perfect and eternal happiness in the world to come, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.