Hymns and Poems for the Sick and SufferingThomas Vincent Fosbery Rivingtons, 1857 - 400 páginas |
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... turn with that of the world and of self . But the heart has not yet learned that God is the Supreme Object , his will the standard to which all must be referred : there is no depth , per- haps no reality in its religion . Affliction ...
... turn with that of the world and of self . But the heart has not yet learned that God is the Supreme Object , his will the standard to which all must be referred : there is no depth , per- haps no reality in its religion . Affliction ...
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... turn to his Father with a penitent heart , he will be met with a gracious wel- come . The history of the Prodigal in the Gospel is given him for both guidance and encouragement . His first act was to break away altogether from his ...
... turn to his Father with a penitent heart , he will be met with a gracious wel- come . The history of the Prodigal in the Gospel is given him for both guidance and encouragement . His first act was to break away altogether from his ...
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... turning - points in a life's history ; to many they are most abundantly blessed ; the holiest and the best are , through God's grace , made better by them : to many , alas ! they are but occasions of still further alienation from God ...
... turning - points in a life's history ; to many they are most abundantly blessed ; the holiest and the best are , through God's grace , made better by them : to many , alas ! they are but occasions of still further alienation from God ...
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... turn coldly away from God's great works . Ours should be , in this , the safer path of humility and faith ; and we should rejoice in them as what our Master's hands have made . They are evidences of his power , and witnesses of his love ...
... turn coldly away from God's great works . Ours should be , in this , the safer path of humility and faith ; and we should rejoice in them as what our Master's hands have made . They are evidences of his power , and witnesses of his love ...
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... turning to his waiting Church . We know neither the day nor the hour - but He brings with Him everlasting joy for all them that love his appearing . “ I heard a great voice out of heaven , saying , Be- hold , the tabernacle of God is ...
... turning to his waiting Church . We know neither the day nor the hour - but He brings with Him everlasting joy for all them that love his appearing . “ I heard a great voice out of heaven , saying , Be- hold , the tabernacle of God is ...
Términos y frases comunes
abide affliction Almighty Amen beloved beseech Thee BISHOP KEN bitter blessed blest bliss breath bright calm canst child Church clouds comfort Communion of Saints dark death divine doth dust dwell earth earthly Edition eternal everlasting evermore eyes faith Father fear flowers foes FRANCIS QUARLES GEORGE HERBERT give glorious glory God the Father God's grief H. F. LYTE hath hear heart Heaven heavenly HENRY VAUGHAN Holy Ghost Holy Spirit hope hopes and fears hour humble HYMN Jesus Christ light live look night o'er pain peace praise pray prayer PSALM R. C. TRENCH rejoice rest rise RIVINGTONS sacred saints Saviour shalt shine sickness sing sins sleep Soon-and sorrow soul spirit strength suffering sweet tears thine things Thou art Thou hast Thou wilt thoughts throne thy grace thy love thy mercy Thy servant trust voice WATERLOO PLACE weary weep wholly unto wings word
Pasajes populares
Página 158 - Come, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire, And lighten with celestial fire. Thou the anointing Spirit art, Who dost thy sevenfold gifts impart. Thy blessed unction from above Is comfort, life, and fire of love.
Página 203 - SOMETIMES a light surprises The Christian while he sings; It is the Lord who rises With healing in his wings; When comforts are declining, He grants the soul again, A season of clear shining, To cheer it after rain.
Página 263 - What would we give to our beloved ? The hero's heart to be unmoved, The poet's star-tuned harp to sweep, The patriot's voice to teach and rouse, The monarch's crown to light the brows,— He giveth his beloved sleep...
Página 213 - Is there a thing beneath the sun That strives with Thee my heart to share ? Ah, tear it thence, and reign alone, The Lord of every motion there ! Then shall my heart from earth be free, When it hath found repose in Thee.
Página 18 - All may of Thee partake : Nothing can be so mean, Which with his tincture (for Thy sake) Will not grow bright and clean. A servant with this clause Makes drudgery divine : Who sweeps a room, as for Thy laws, Makes that and th
Página 224 - And now in age I bud again, After so many deaths I live and write ; I once more smell the dew and rain, And relish versing : O my only Light ! — It cannot be That I am he On whom Thy tempests fell all night.
Página 318 - I ask Thee for the daily strength To none that ask denied, And a mind to blend with outward life, While keeping at Thy side ; Content to fill a little space, If Thou be glorified.
Página 23 - When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee. For I am the Lord thy God, the Holy One of Israel, thy Saviour: I gave Egypt for thy ransom, Ethiopia and Seba for thee.
Página 14 - Have you no words ? Ah ! think again, Words flow apace when you complain, And fill your fellow-creature's ear With the sad tale of all your care. Were half the breath thus vainly spent To Heaven in supplication sent, Your cheerful song would oftener be, " Hear what the Lord has done for me.
Página 100 - Tis my happiness below Not to live without the cross, But the Saviour's power to know, Sanctifying every loss. Trials must and will befall ; But with humble faith to see Love inscribed upon them all — This is happiness to me.