A Memoir of Abner W. CloptonYale & Wyatt, 1837 - 283 pagine |
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... Piety - Sympathizing letter - Eccentricities -Imperfections -- Habits -- Abilities as a writer ; as a preacher -- Doctrinal views Concluding reflections Page 224 243 . 271 MEMOIR OF ABNER W. CLOPTON . CHAPTER I. A. W. 6 CONTENTS .
... Piety - Sympathizing letter - Eccentricities -Imperfections -- Habits -- Abilities as a writer ; as a preacher -- Doctrinal views Concluding reflections Page 224 243 . 271 MEMOIR OF ABNER W. CLOPTON . CHAPTER I. A. W. 6 CONTENTS .
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... piety of their parents , and their own negative good works , entitle them to a participation of this holy ordinance ; and , at the same time , ( there are , I hope , some exceptions to this general remark , ) are as ignorant of ...
... piety of their parents , and their own negative good works , entitle them to a participation of this holy ordinance ; and , at the same time , ( there are , I hope , some exceptions to this general remark , ) are as ignorant of ...
Pagina 38
... piety in the college , in the village , or even in its vicinity . " He became , " says his esteemed friend , the Rev. Mr. Morrison , " in a remark- able manner the centre of religious attraction . Often did he lament this state of ...
... piety in the college , in the village , or even in its vicinity . " He became , " says his esteemed friend , the Rev. Mr. Morrison , " in a remark- able manner the centre of religious attraction . Often did he lament this state of ...
Pagina 84
... piety was developed . We are henceforward to contemplate him as an affectionate , vigilant and faithful pastor , and a plain , ardent and laborious preacher , surmounting numerous difficulties by faith , patience and perseverance ...
... piety was developed . We are henceforward to contemplate him as an affectionate , vigilant and faithful pastor , and a plain , ardent and laborious preacher , surmounting numerous difficulties by faith , patience and perseverance ...
Pagina 102
... the fashions and manners of the world - far more incom- patible with the obligations of a Christian pastor , and detrimental to the interests of piety . Mr. Clopton laboured privately not only in conversation , but 102 MEMOIR OF.
... the fashions and manners of the world - far more incom- patible with the obligations of a Christian pastor , and detrimental to the interests of piety . Mr. Clopton laboured privately not only in conversation , but 102 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.