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Out Of The Belly Of Hell
In the belly of the great fish, in the midst of his trouble, Jonah prayed. Prayer is a cry to God from a needy soul. True prayer is a privilege of grace inspired by the Holy Ghost. Jonah had likely abandoned prayer while fleeing the presence of the Lord. Now, in his moment of need, he returned humbly and penitently…
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The Highest Degree Of Holiness
Believers have the strongest assurance of attaining the highest degree of holiness their souls are capable of enjoying, from a reconciled God, from an interceding Mediator, and from the influences of the Holy Spirit. How precious is every work of Jesus! Hath he shed his blood to procure our pardon; hath hr wrought out a righteousness to justify us? What…
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Holding Faith And A Good Conscience
‘He that shall endure to the end, the same shall be saved.’ So the Master taught, so disciples believe. By perseverance in the faith, the crown shall be enjoyed : glory perfects what grace begins. God’s power is faith’s confidence ; God s truth is faith’s assurance; faith’s author and faith s finisher is Jesus. Therefore, ‘the righteous shall hold…
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The Life And Ministry Of George Wiltshire
“May the dear Lord grant that I, a poor unworthy sinner, may not write one word more than I have handled, tasted, and felt, though, no doubt, you will find in my narrative a part of what I have already told you of my experience. But I wish you to have things in a more straightforward course, as, perhaps, you…
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Why Are We Strict And Particular Baptists?
"Strict and Particular Baptists.'' The title came into prominence in connection with the Norwich Chapel Law-suit of 1860, when it was contended that the Lord's Supper was administered in that place of worship in a way that was opposed to the custom of the founders of the Church and the provisions of the Trust Deed. The decision of the Master…
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While The Earth Remaineth
Godliness is profitable unto all things, having the promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come. By faith we view the declarations of Jehovah as the blessings of a father’s love. The returning seasons, the revolving periods of time declare the glory of our heavenly Father; while the Christian meditates upon and gratitude inspires…
