The Works of the Rev. John Newton ... to which are Prefixed Memoirs of His Life, &c, Volume 1U. Hunt, 1839 - Theology |
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... ourselves in the greatest safety , we are no less exposed to dan- ger , than when all the elements seem conspiring to destroy us . The divine Providence , which is sufficient to deliver us in our utmost extremity , is equally necessary ...
... ourselves in the greatest safety , we are no less exposed to dan- ger , than when all the elements seem conspiring to destroy us . The divine Providence , which is sufficient to deliver us in our utmost extremity , is equally necessary ...
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... ourselves . But my aim is to point out the use we should make of these Memoirs in this respect . We should , as Christians , mark the error of despair . We should see , that the case of a praying man cannot be desperate ; that if a man ...
... ourselves . But my aim is to point out the use we should make of these Memoirs in this respect . We should , as Christians , mark the error of despair . We should see , that the case of a praying man cannot be desperate ; that if a man ...
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... ourselves fast with ropes , that we might not be washed away . Indeed , I expected that every time the ves- sel descended in the sea , she would rise no more ; and though I dreaded death now , and my heart foreboded the worst , if the ...
... ourselves fast with ropes , that we might not be washed away . Indeed , I expected that every time the ves- sel descended in the sea , she would rise no more ; and though I dreaded death now , and my heart foreboded the worst , if the ...
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... ourselves about a hundred leagues from the land , but were in reality much further . Thus we proceeded with an alternate prevalence of hope and fear . My leisure time was chiefly employ- ed in reading and meditating on the scrip- tures ...
... ourselves about a hundred leagues from the land , but were in reality much further . Thus we proceeded with an alternate prevalence of hope and fear . My leisure time was chiefly employ- ed in reading and meditating on the scrip- tures ...
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... ourselves , that though we could not see the land , yet we should soon , the wind hitherto continuing fair ; but , alas ! we were deprived of this hope likewise . That very day , our fair wind subsided into a calm , and the next morning ...
... ourselves , that though we could not see the land , yet we should soon , the wind hitherto continuing fair ; but , alas ! we were deprived of this hope likewise . That very day , our fair wind subsided into a calm , and the next morning ...
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Page 410 - For they being ignorant of God's righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God.
Page 129 - Ye yourselves bear me witness, that I said, I am not the Christ, but that I am sent before him.
Page 383 - I the Lord search the heart, I try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings.
Page 422 - Ye adulterers and adulteresses know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God ? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.
Page 415 - For as the rain cometh down, And the snow from heaven, And returneth not thither, But watereth the earth, And maketh it bring forth and bud, That it may give seed to the sower, and bread to the eater: So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: It shall not return unto me void, But it shall accomplish that which I please, And it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.
Page 477 - I was in trouble. 13 I will offer unto thee fat burnt-sacrifices, with the incense of rams : I will offer bullocks and goats. 14 O come hither, and hearken, all ye that fear God : and I will tell you what he hath done for my soul.
Page 383 - From the sole of the foot even unto the head there is no soundness in it; but wounds, and bruises, and putrifying sores: they have not been closed, neither bound up, neither mollified with ointment.
Page 400 - I am not worthy of the least of all the mercies, and of all the truth, which thou hast shewed unto thy servant; for with my staff I passed over this Jordan, and now I am become two bands.
Page 157 - For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving : for it is sanctified by the word of God, and prayer.
Page 386 - Great in counsel, and mighty in work: for thine eyes are open upon all the ways of the sons of men: to give every one according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings...