Shining light, by the author of 'The life of the rev. William Marsh'.1869 |
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Page 44 - My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me : And I give unto them eternal life ; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. My father which gave them me is greater than all ; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father's hand.
Page 46 - These things have I written unto you that believe on the Name of the Son of God ; that ye may know that ye have Eternal Life, and that ye may believe on the Name of the Son of God.
Page 89 - They climbed the steep ascent of heaven Through peril, toil, and pain : O God, to us may grace be given To follow in their train.
Page 107 - it is twice blessed ; It blesseth him that gives, and him that takes...
Page 112 - Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good. Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another; not slothful in business ; fervent in spirit ; serving the Lord ; rejoicing in hope ; patient in tribulation ; continuing instant in prayer; distributing to the necessity of saints ; given to hospitality.
Page 89 - But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people ; that ye should show forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light.
Page 4 - Oh, Christ, He is the fountain, The deep sweet well of love; The streams on earth I've tasted, More deep I'll drink above ; There to an ocean fulness, His mercy doth expand, And glory, glory dwelleth In Immanuel's land.
Page 20 - Come unto me, all ye that are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest !" He smiled and wept when he spoke these words.
Page 65 - I can call heaven and earth to witness that, when the Bishop laid his hand upon me, I gave myself up to be a martyr for Him who hung upon the Cross for me. Known unto Him are all future events and contingencies. I have thrown myself blindfold, and, I trust, without reserve, into His Almighty hands...
Page 13 - Even treading the valley, the shadow of death, This watchword shall rally my faltering breath ; For while from life's fever my God sets me free, Jehovah Tsidkenu, my death-song shall be.