The history of Michael Kemp [by A. Woodrooffe. Last leaf supplied in MS.].Wood and Company, 1819 - 149 pages |
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Page 86 - This was he, whom we had sometimes in derision, and a proverb of reproach: We fools accounted his life madness, and his end to be without honour: How is he numbered among the children of God, and his lot is among the saints!
Page 43 - Then said David to the Philistine, Thou comest to me with a sword, and with a spear, and with a shield : but I come to thee in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom thou hast defied.
Page 111 - Cease ye from man, whose breath is in his nostrils : for wherein is he to be accounted of?
Page 106 - A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother.
Page 86 - For the king knoweth of these things before whom also I speak freely; for I am persuaded that none of these things are hidden from him; for this thing was not done in a corner. King Agrippa, believest thou the prophets? I know that thou believest.
Page 97 - Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way ? by taking heed thereto according to thy word.
Page 125 - Author if godliness alone were the exception — if it were not 'profitable for the life that now is, as well as for that which is to come' !" "They make that work the other way, don't they?
Page 118 - This ought ye to have done, and not to have left the other undone.
Page 91 - Hearken unto my voice, O LORD, when I cry unto thee ; have mercy upon me, and hear me. 9 My heart hath talked of thee, Seek ye my face : thy face, LORD, will I seek.
Page 90 - What profit is there | in my | blood : when I go | down | to the pit...