Bible characteristics. By Charlotte Elizabeth |
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Page 78
... rule we will because God hath willed . It is as great a fault in us not to rule , as in a subject not to obey . " This is precisely the basis on which all au- thority rests : the monarch , the magistrate , the husband , the father , the ...
... rule we will because God hath willed . It is as great a fault in us not to rule , as in a subject not to obey . " This is precisely the basis on which all au- thority rests : the monarch , the magistrate , the husband , the father , the ...
Page 79
... rule , exer- cising a delegated authority , as one who must give account of its use . The growing evil of our day seems to be the substitution of some- thing else in place of that appointed govern- ance . Laxity of discipline prevails ...
... rule , exer- cising a delegated authority , as one who must give account of its use . The growing evil of our day seems to be the substitution of some- thing else in place of that appointed govern- ance . Laxity of discipline prevails ...
Page 81
... rule of our own devising . Infinite wisdom has decided for us , and has left on record an awful instance of wrathful visitation , where the more painful duty was neglected for an easier course . We cannot change the heart ; we cannot ...
... rule of our own devising . Infinite wisdom has decided for us , and has left on record an awful instance of wrathful visitation , where the more painful duty was neglected for an easier course . We cannot change the heart ; we cannot ...
Page 83
... rule my household accord- ing to his laws , to refrain from doing what is inconsistent with his holy will . Disobedience to my orders I must punish ; and if they be so evaded as to screen you from my chastise- 66 ment , be sure your sin ...
... rule my household accord- ing to his laws , to refrain from doing what is inconsistent with his holy will . Disobedience to my orders I must punish ; and if they be so evaded as to screen you from my chastise- 66 ment , be sure your sin ...
Page 84
... rule holds good with servants . We detect something in their habits , language , or pursuits in no way interfering with the due discharge of their duties to us , but such as we should not sanction in ourselves , or expect the Lord to ...
... rule holds good with servants . We detect something in their habits , language , or pursuits in no way interfering with the due discharge of their duties to us , but such as we should not sanction in ourselves , or expect the Lord to ...
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Page 112 - Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the Lord of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it.
Page 70 - And there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias; and to him said the Lord in a vision, Ananias. And he said, Behold, I am here, Lord.
Page 44 - And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, I have dreamed a dream, and there is none that can interpret it: and I have heard say of thee, that thou canst understand a dream to interpret it. And Joseph answered Pharaoh, saying, It is not in me: God shall give Pharaoh an answer of peace.
Page 37 - And he said unto him, Fear not: for the hand of Saul my father shall not find thee; and thou shalt be king over Israel, and I shall be next unto thee; and that also Saul my father knoweth.
Page 108 - And all the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing; and He doeth according to His will in the army of heaven, and among the inhabitants of the earth; and none can stay his hand...
Page 61 - s thousands o' my mind. [The first recruiting sergeant on record I conceive to have been that individual who is mentioned in the Book of Job as going to and fro in the earth , and walking up and down in it.
Page 107 - Not for your sakes do I this saith the Lord God, be it known unto you, be ashamed and confounded for your own ways, O house of Israel.
Page 68 - And one told David, saying, Ahithophel is among the conspirators with Absalom. And David said, O Lord, I pray thee, turn the counsel of Ahithophel into foolishness.
Page 45 - And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, Forasmuch as God hath shewed thee all this, there is none so discreet and wise as thou art : Thou shalt be over my house, and according unto thy word shall all my people be ruled : only in the throne will I be greater than thou.
Page 115 - Behold, the days come, that all that is in thine house, and that which thy fathers have laid up in store until this day, shall be carried to Babylon : nothing shall be left, saith the Lord. And of thy sons that shall issue from thee, which thou shalt beget, shall they take away ; and they shall be eunuchs in the palace of the king of Babylon.