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The Body Of Sins And Death
The neglect of this brings on leanness of soul. If this enemy gains ground, it is alarming; if he prevails, it causes mourning; but when he is kept low, and supplies are cut off, his power is weakened, and victory over him is easily gained. Such are the sensitive powers, carnal affections, and sinful inclinations which compose part of our…
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The Life And Testimony Of John Stockdale
In that valuable work on “Church Fellowship,” by Mr. W. Jeyes Styles, the writer thus defines the office of deacon:—“Deacons are honorary servants of the Church, who, for Christ’s sake, and love to His cause, attend to all temporal matters, and thus leave their pastor more free to pursue his high and holy calling”; and our author further adds on…
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The Steps Of A Good Man
FOR A COMPLETE ORDER OF WORSHIP, INCLUDING BIBLE READING, HYMNS AND SERMON...
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The Life And Testimony Of Joseph Parry
Those who have been favoured to read the letters of our late friend, Mr. Philpot, will have noticed the name of the subject of this short memoir amongst his correspondents. The high esteem in which Mr. Philpot held him must also have been perceived, and a desire probably awakened to know a little more about a correspondent so esteemed, and…
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The Life And Testimony Of Emma Debnam
Mrs. Emma Debnam, the beloved wife of Pastor J. R. Debnam, was born at Steeple, in Essex, of God-fearing parents. From her youth she felt convictions of sin, and was often led to cry, “Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.” At last the Lord was pleased to set her soul at…
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Great Is The Mystery Of Godliness
The truths of the gospel are undoubtedly great mysteries to carnal reason. We have naturally no ideas of their existence; but being plainly revealed by the Spirit of truth, they cease to be hid from our knowledge. They are no longer secret mysteries, as to their matter, but plain and open truths to faith. True, the manner of their existence…
