A Memoir of Abner W. CloptonYale & Wyatt, 1837 - 283 pagine |
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Pagina 13
... fact in the life of Clopton , over which we would gladly draw a veil , did not historic fidelity forbid it . In the autumn of 1803 , he formed an unfor- tunate matrimonial alliance . Shortly after its consummation , he became convinced ...
... fact in the life of Clopton , over which we would gladly draw a veil , did not historic fidelity forbid it . In the autumn of 1803 , he formed an unfor- tunate matrimonial alliance . Shortly after its consummation , he became convinced ...
Pagina 33
... fact of his conversion . How encouraging and sustaining must this disclosure have been to his aged father ! The joy of the fainting patriarch , when he heard that Joseph was alive , was scarcely more ecstatic than was that of Mr ...
... fact of his conversion . How encouraging and sustaining must this disclosure have been to his aged father ! The joy of the fainting patriarch , when he heard that Joseph was alive , was scarcely more ecstatic than was that of Mr ...
Pagina 39
... fact that his mind was beginning to be seriously , painfully exercised about entering the Chris- tian ministry . " Chapel Hill , Nov. 2 , 1815 . " MY DEAR FATHER , -I do not remember ever to have enjoyed better health than during This ...
... fact that his mind was beginning to be seriously , painfully exercised about entering the Chris- tian ministry . " Chapel Hill , Nov. 2 , 1815 . " MY DEAR FATHER , -I do not remember ever to have enjoyed better health than during This ...
Pagina 58
... acquaintance with him . On this subject I never knew him even to waver . " I confess the above fact appears to me a little singular : an independent Baptist mi- nister under the care of a Pedobaptist pres- bytery ! 58 MEMOIR OF.
... acquaintance with him . On this subject I never knew him even to waver . " I confess the above fact appears to me a little singular : an independent Baptist mi- nister under the care of a Pedobaptist pres- bytery ! 58 MEMOIR OF.
Pagina 130
... fact equally indubitable . How strong then the motive , here suggested , for a scrupulous attention to the injunction , Lay hands suddenly on no man . 6 " 2. Premature ordination , by a natural consequence , 130 MEMOIR OF.
... fact equally indubitable . How strong then the motive , here suggested , for a scrupulous attention to the injunction , Lay hands suddenly on no man . 6 " 2. Premature ordination , by a natural consequence , 130 MEMOIR OF.
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Pagina 122 - For behold this selfsame thing, that ye sorrowed after a godly sort, what carefulness it wrought in you, yea, what clearing of yourselves, yea, what indignation, yea, what fear, yea, what vehement desire, yea, what zeal, yea, what revenge ! In all things ye have approved yourselves to be clear in this matter.
Pagina 157 - These things spake Jesus, and departed, and did hide himself from them. 37 But though he had done so many miracles before them, yet they believed not on him: ^ that the saying of Esaias the prophet might be fulfilled, which he spake, Lord, who hath believed our report? and to whom hath the arm of the Lord been revealed?
Pagina 115 - For we are unto God a sweet savour of Christ, in them that are saved, and in them that perish : to the one we are the savour of death unto death ; and to the other the savour of life unto life.
Pagina 79 - Enter ye in at the strait gate : for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat : because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.
Pagina 213 - OH ! for a closer walk with God, A calm and heavenly frame, — A light to shine upon the road That leads me to the Lamb...
Pagina 162 - When once the master of the house is risen up, and hath shut to the door, and ye begin to stand without, and to knock at the door, saying, Lord, Lord, open unto us; and he shall answer and say unto you, I know you not whence ye are...
Pagina 105 - He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.
Pagina 278 - Therefore said he unto them, The harvest truly is great, but the labourers are few : pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth labourers into his harvest.
Pagina 157 - He hath blinded their eyes, and hardened their heart : that they should not see with their eyes, nor understand with their heart, and be converted, and I should heal them; These things said Esaias, when he saw his glory, and spake of him.
Pagina 252 - BRETHREN, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such a one in the spirit of meekness ; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.