The life of John Newton, written by himself; with continuation by R. Cecil. To which are added, The Olney hymns1853 |
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... things , which I knew were sinful and contrary to my duty , I could not go on quietly till I had first despatched my ordinary task of prayer , in which I have grudged every moment of my time ; and when this was finished , my conscience ...
... things , which I knew were sinful and contrary to my duty , I could not go on quietly till I had first despatched my ordinary task of prayer , in which I have grudged every moment of my time ; and when this was finished , my conscience ...
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... things . I was fond of a visionary scheme of contemplative life ; a medley of religion , philosophy , and indolence ... thing was prepared for my voyage . I was upon the point of setting out the following week . In the mean time , my ...
... things . I was fond of a visionary scheme of contemplative life ; a medley of religion , philosophy , and indolence ... thing was prepared for my voyage . I was upon the point of setting out the following week . In the mean time , my ...
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... things are thus situated , it is a blessing to be susceptive of the tender passions ; but when these concomitants are wanting , what we call love is the most tormenting passion in it- self , and the most destructive in its consequences ...
... things are thus situated , it is a blessing to be susceptive of the tender passions ; but when these concomitants are wanting , what we call love is the most tormenting passion in it- self , and the most destructive in its consequences ...
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... thing I was concerned with in a new light . I concluded it would be absolutely im- possible to live at such a distance as Jamaica , for a term of four or five years , and therefore determined at all events that I would not go . I could ...
... thing I was concerned with in a new light . I concluded it would be absolutely im- possible to live at such a distance as Jamaica , for a term of four or five years , and therefore determined at all events that I would not go . I could ...
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... going down to the pit ; I have found a ransom . " However , though I saw not these things , I found the benefit ; I obtained mercy . The Lord answered for me in the day of my distress ; and , blessed be his name REMARKABLE DREAM . 15.
... going down to the pit ; I have found a ransom . " However , though I saw not these things , I found the benefit ; I obtained mercy . The Lord answered for me in the day of my distress ; and , blessed be his name REMARKABLE DREAM . 15.
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Página 79 - The hand that gave it still supplies The gracious light and heat : His truths upon the nations rise ; They rise, but never set.
Página 131 - Thus to relieve the wretched was his pride, And even his failings lean'd to virtue's side ; But in his duty prompt at every call, He watch'd and wept, he pray'd and felt for all. And, as a bird each fond endearment tries, To tempt its new-fledged offspring to the skies, He tried each art, reproved each dull delay, Allured to brighter worlds, and led the way.
Página 27 - GLORIOUS things of thee are spoken, Zion, city of our God ! He, whose word cannot be broken, Formed thee for his own abode. On the Rock of Ages founded, What can shake thy sure repose? With salvation's walls surrounded, Thou mayst smile at all thy foes.
Página 141 - And Jacob vowed a vow, saying, If God will be with me, and will keep me in this way that I go, and will give me bread to eat, and raiment to put on, so that I come again to my father's house in peace; then shall the Lord be my God: and this stone, which I have set for a pillar, shall be God's house; and of all that Thou shalt give me I will surely give the tenth unto Thee.
Página 124 - And the servant of the Lord must not strive ; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient, in meekness instructing those that oppose themselves, if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth...
Página 17 - Thou art coming to a King : Large petitions with thee bring; For his grace and power are such None can ever ask too much.
Página 118 - QUIET, Lord, my froward heart, Make me teachable and mild ; Upright, simple, free from art, Make me as a weaned child : From distrust and envy free, Pleased with all that pleases thee.
Página 33 - E'er since, by faith, I saw the stream Thy flowing wounds supply, Redeeming love has been my theme, And shall be till I die.
Página 188 - I am a companion of all them that fear thee, and of them that keep thy precepts.
Página 78 - Restraining prayer, we cease to fight . Prayer makes the Christian's armour bright ; And Satan trembles when he sees The weakest saint upon his knees.