Reflections, Essays and Meditations on Life and Religion; With a Collection of Proverbs in Alphabetical Order, and Twenty-Eight Letters Written Occasionally on Several Subjects (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1761 Excerpt: ...blood be spilt in vain for me 9 For the fame. O Lord God, to whom vengeance belongeth; thou to whom vengeance belongeth, let not thy wrath be armed against me Look down with thy wonted goodness and compassion on a frail and sinful creature From the glories of thy mercy-seat extend thy pity, and deliver me from from the cruel bondage os fin: O Lord, I beseech thee, give me that persect liberty which can be only sound in a free obedience to thy laws. Try me, O Lord, and seek the ground of my heart; prove me and examine my thoughts, and mortify my Jinful vanities to that degree, that evert jha?ne and contempt for thy fake., may be, not only acceptable, but welcome to me 10. For the fame. O Lorp Almighty, look down, I beseech thee, in pity and compajjion upon thy afflicted servant. My soul is troubled O let not the remembrance of my former iniquities, press too sorely on me. Give me comfort and hope in thy holy word, and so right an understanding of thy threats and promises, that I may never distrust thy mercies Break not the bruised reed, O Lord, nor shut up thy tender mercies in displeasure, but let me hear of jcy and gladness: Shew me the brightness of thy countenance, and give me thy peace for ever II. For the fame. O Lord, rebuke me not in thine indignation, neither chasten me in thy displeasure. Have mercy upon me for I am weak: heal me, for my heart is vexed. Turn thee and deliver my soul: O save me for thy mercies fake.. For in death no man can remember thee; and who can give thee thanks in the grave Sufser me not to work F f vanity: vanity: but hear the voice of my weeping, and let my humble petition come before thee 12. For the same. Unto thee, O Lord, do I list up my soul O My God, I put my trust in thee Shew me thy ways, and teach me thy ...