 | 1797 - 572 sider
...converted men bears witnefs, that this is God's method of dealing. Thus may they all fay, ' It is good for me that I have been afflicted, for before I was afflicted, I went aftray ; but now do I keep thy precepts.' The experience, or the expectation of fuffering, is that... | |
 | 1845 - 624 sider
...man becomes acquainted with unseen realities he rises as a servant of God, and says — " It is good for me that I have been afflicted, for before I was afflicted I went astray. — Dawson on Things not Seen. TAKE CARE OF THE CHILDREN. IT has long seemed to us one of the... | |
 | 1842 - 634 sider
...earthly gift, it is to present us with something more valuable. " It is good for me," said David, " that I have been afflicted ; for before I was afflicted, I went astray ; but now I have kept thy word." Our hearts are fasten'd to this world By strong and various... | |
 | 1818 - 396 sider
...conviction of our dep«ndence and renew the impressions of Deity. Even the Psalmist could say, it is good for me that I have been afflicted, for before I was afflicted I went astray; but now I have kept 'thy law. We ask to he relieved from the pressure of poverty ; hut perhaps... | |
 | 1818 - 400 sider
...conviction of our dependence and renew the impressions of Deity. Even the Psalmist could say, it is good for me that I have been afflicted, for before I was afflicted I went astray ; but now I have kept thy law. Is it certain, that we ask what is good for us, when we pray... | |
 | William Carus Wilson - 1827
...mistress was indeed a new creature, and often in the day she exclaimed with holy David ; 'It is good for me that I have been afflicted, for before I was afflicted I went astray.' Oh ! what pleasure it was for me now to work for her, and to wait upon her ; and I am sure... | |
 | Isabella Marshall Graham - 1828 - 316 sider
...any transitory source. I have no doubt but you shall yet sing with the royal Psalmist, ' It is good for me that I have been afflicted, for before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I have kept thy word. Blessed is the man thou chastenest, Lord, and makest to learn... | |
 | 1829 - 396 sider
...loveliest appearance, but in affliction ? Therefore, one speaking from deep experience said, " It is good for me that I have been afflicted ; for before I was afflicted I went astray, but now have J kept thy word." When, therefore, O Christian, you enjoy this powerful means... | |
 | 1831 - 510 sider
...of friends, encouraged me to trust in the Lord. This affliction led me nearer to God. " It is good for me that I have been afflicted." For " before I was afflicted I went astray ; but now I have kept thy word." ' The memorable conference of 1797 was held in Leeds. Mr. Myles... | |
 | 1831 - 512 sider
...of friends, encouraged me to trust in the Lord. This affliction led me nearer to God. " It is good for me that I have been afflicted." For " before I was afflicted I went astray ; but now I have kept thy word." ' The memorable conference of 1797 was held in Leeds. Mr. Myles... | |
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It is well for me that I have been afflicted, for before I was afflicted, I went astray. 
