Prayers and Offices of Devotion for Families, and for Particular Persons, Upon Most OccasionsG.W. Mentz, 1819 - 323 pages |
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Page v
... better exercised in these mat- ters : I have come to the resolution of adding my contribution to the common stock : yet , not taking upon me so to correct or cen- sure them that have gone before me , as to discourage any from making use ...
... better exercised in these mat- ters : I have come to the resolution of adding my contribution to the common stock : yet , not taking upon me so to correct or cen- sure them that have gone before me , as to discourage any from making use ...
Page vi
... better have left this behind me , not to be seen till I should myself have been no more seen : I was once of the same mind , and had so continued ; but that I could not be sure , that many for whom I designed it , might not be taken off ...
... better have left this behind me , not to be seen till I should myself have been no more seen : I was once of the same mind , and had so continued ; but that I could not be sure , that many for whom I designed it , might not be taken off ...
Page ix
... better means already ; no , let them go on with the use of them , and God's blessing be upon them : and if but any thing here should be found * The bell rung to prayers . ་ agreeable and useful to others , they are at PREFACE . ix.
... better means already ; no , let them go on with the use of them , and God's blessing be upon them : and if but any thing here should be found * The bell rung to prayers . ་ agreeable and useful to others , they are at PREFACE . ix.
Page x
... better entertainment for their people ; and I shall be abundantly satisfied and pleased to see the thing promoted , and still further improved ; though my whole performance should be vacated and excluded , to make room for others ...
... better entertainment for their people ; and I shall be abundantly satisfied and pleased to see the thing promoted , and still further improved ; though my whole performance should be vacated and excluded , to make room for others ...
Page xi
... better satisfaction ; yet have I held my hand from altering much , lest the book should now appear another thing than before , to the of- fence of any that have been purchasers of the other ; but the perusers who are observant , may ...
... better satisfaction ; yet have I held my hand from altering much , lest the book should now appear another thing than before , to the of- fence of any that have been purchasers of the other ; but the perusers who are observant , may ...
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Almighty Amen beseech thee cerned children of men Christ Jesus comforts dear death desire dost duty earth enemies eternal everlasting evermore evil eyes faith Father of mercies favour flesh forgive fulness give givest glorify glory of thy godliness happy heart heaven heavenly Father holy Spirit honour hope humble infinite iniquities Jesus Christ keep let thy live lusts means of grace mind ness never offences ourselves pardon peace pleasure poor praise thee Prayer prosper Redeemer rejoice repentance righteousness salvation Saviour serve thee shew sinners sins soul tender mercies thine things thou art pleased thou hast thou knowest thou mayest thou mightest thou pleased thou wilt thy blessed thy fear thy glory thy grace thy gracious thy hands thy heavenly thy holy thy love thy mercy thy presence thy servants thy service thy sight thy Spirit thy word thy wrath thyself tion unto thee
Popular passages
Page 287 - Who is among you that feareth the Lord, that obeyeth the voice of his servant, that walketh in darkness, and hath no light ? let him trust in the name of the Lord, and stay upon his God.
Page 115 - The pastures are clothed with flocks ; the valleys also are covered over with corn : they shout for joy, they also sing.
Page 228 - I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh himself with ornaments, and as a bride adorneth herself with her jewels.
Page 140 - It is he that sitteth upon the circle of the earth, and the inhabitants thereof are as grasshoppers; that stretcheth out the heavens as a curtain, and spreadeth them out as a tent to dwell in: That bringeth the princes to nothing; he maketh the judges of the earth as vanity.
Page 151 - God hath made of one blood all nations of men to dwell on the face of the earth...
Page 217 - HOW long wilt thou forget me, O Lord? for ever ? how long wilt thou hide thy face from me ? How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart daily? how long shall mine enemy be exalted over me...
Page 44 - Most heartily we beseech thee, with thy favour to behold and bless thy servant The President of the United States, and all others in authority; and so replenish them with the grace of thy Holy Spirit, that they may always incline to thy will, and walk in thy way. Endue them plenteously with heavenly gifts; grant them in health and prosperity long to live; and finally, after this life, to attain everlasting joy and felicity; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Page 218 - I will praise thee, O LORD my God, with all my heart: and I will glorify thy name for evermore.
Page 188 - Rejoice the soul of thy servant : for unto thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul.
Page 256 - Oh how great is thy goodness, which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee ; which thou hast wrought for them that trust in thee before the sons of men...