Thoughts for Quiet Hours Through the Year1918 - Sick - 129 pages |
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... evil , according to their character . In all ages the Bible , as compared with other books , has held a conspicuous place . Sir Walter Scott said : “ There is only one book — the Bible " . Charles A. Dana de- clared " There is no book ...
... evil , according to their character . In all ages the Bible , as compared with other books , has held a conspicuous place . Sir Walter Scott said : “ There is only one book — the Bible " . Charles A. Dana de- clared " There is no book ...
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... evil fails to draw away from God . David prayed : " Create for me a clean heart , O God " . The Saviour said : " Blessed are the pure in heart , for they shall see God " . All of which teaches us to " be good and we will be happy " . X ...
... evil fails to draw away from God . David prayed : " Create for me a clean heart , O God " . The Saviour said : " Blessed are the pure in heart , for they shall see God " . All of which teaches us to " be good and we will be happy " . X ...
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... evil all the beautiful vehicles of the divine art , but capture and hold for God's glory , all instruments of whatever name , that we may win men to the discipleship of Jesus . " O for a thousand tongues to sing My great Redeemer's ...
... evil all the beautiful vehicles of the divine art , but capture and hold for God's glory , all instruments of whatever name , that we may win men to the discipleship of Jesus . " O for a thousand tongues to sing My great Redeemer's ...
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... evil ; for thou art with me . " - David . A NSWER me , burning stars of night ; where is the spirit gone , That , past the reach of human sight , even as a breeze hath flown ? And the stars answer'd me , " We roll in light and power on ...
... evil ; for thou art with me . " - David . A NSWER me , burning stars of night ; where is the spirit gone , That , past the reach of human sight , even as a breeze hath flown ? And the stars answer'd me , " We roll in light and power on ...
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... evil being , power or cause can yield good fruit . " Apply this , then , to the monstrous evil of intemperance that has so long cursed the world . What good has it ever done ? In what way has it ever been helpful to mankind ? Who are ...
... evil being , power or cause can yield good fruit . " Apply this , then , to the monstrous evil of intemperance that has so long cursed the world . What good has it ever done ? In what way has it ever been helpful to mankind ? Who are ...
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Page 123 - There is the throne of David ; And there, from care released, The shout of them that triumph, The song of them that feast ; And they, who with their Leader Have conquered in the fight, For ever and for ever Are clad in robes of white.
Page 53 - And what is so rare as a day in June ? Then, if ever, come perfect days; Then Heaven tries the earth if it be in tune, And over it softly her warm ear lays : Whether we look, or whether we listen, We hear life murmur, or see it glisten ; Every clod feels a stir of might. An instinct within it that reaches and towers, And, groping blindly above it for light, Climbs to a soul in grass and flowers...
Page 32 - Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom ; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.
Page 63 - ONE there is, above all others, Well deserves the name of Friend ; His is love beyond a brother's, Costly, free, and knows no end.
Page 37 - BLESSED be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to his great mercy begat us again unto a living hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead...
Page 94 - Where grief may find a balm, and weariness a rest ? Faith, hope and love, best boons to mortals given, Waved their bright wings, and whispered — "YES, IN HEAVEN !
Page 81 - Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honorable, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report ; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
Page 123 - O sweet and blessed country, The home of God's elect! O sweet and blessed country, That eager hearts expect! Jesus, in mercy bring us To that dear land of rest! Who art, with God the Father, And Spirit, ever blest.
Page 22 - Ho ! every one that thirsts draw nigh : 'Tis God invites the fallen race: Mercy and free salvation buy ; Buy wine, and milk, and gospel grace. 2 Come to the living waters, come ! Sinners, obey your Maker's call ; Return, ye weary wanderers, home, And find his grace is free for all.
Page 110 - In the cross of Christ I glory, Towering o'er the wrecks of time ; All the light of sacred story Gathers round its head sublime.