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My Soul Is Cast Down Within Me
In times of dejection and distress, the thoughts of a dear friend, who has comforted us in times past, tend to alleviate the mind. If we are assured of his love to us, we question not his readiness to assist us. So under the affecting loss of a dear brother, Martha addresses the Saviour, “Lord, if thou hadst been here,…
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The Mysterious Work Of The Holy Spirit
It is very remarkable to notice that in two successive chapters in John’s Gospel, our Lord preaches a sermon to just one person. In this case it was to a man called Nicodemus, who probably, because of the fear of man, did not want to be known as a follower or a hearer of the Lord Jesus Christ. Nicodemus came…
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Joy Cometh In The Morning
Verily here is a glorious assemblage of comforting truths, like a reviving cordial of rich compounds to enliven drooping spirits. Too, too often do God’s children judge of their Father’s love from corrupt ideas. Through the carnality of their natures, the depravity of their judgment, the weakness of their faith, the uncertainty of their frames and feelings, and the artful…
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Them That Love God
FOR A COMPLETE ORDER OF WORSHIP, INCLUDING BIBLE READING, HYMNS AND SERMON...
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In Memory Of Richard Burbridge
In memory of my late beloved husband Richard Burbridge, who was taken to his much-longed-for rest on Sunday, March 15, 1903, being just passed his 80th birthday. His sufferings for many months have been great, but borne with exemplary patience. It was touching to see the grateful spirit he showed for many little act of kindness, and the pleasure he…
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The Life And Ministry Of Richard Burbridge
Mr Dear Brother Winters,—Acording to promise, I send you a brief sketch of the Lord's goodness and mercy to me in providence and grace. I was born in Mid-Kent, in the parish of Boughton-Malherb, in an old farm-house. Like others, I grew up to be exceedingly fond of the world and all its pastimes, and was ever active in the…
