| 1878 - 1002 pagina’s
...their Heavenly Father, he calmly resigned his spirit to Him. The beholder* were constrained to say : ' Is that a deathbed where the Christian lies ? Yes, but not his ; 'tis death itself that dies.' He entered into rest, August 7th, 1874, in the sixty -eighth year of his age. W. HAZELL, WATSON, AND... | |
| 1874 - 346 pagina’s
...Religion alone brings peace, and death a glorious eternity of happiness, such as we little dream of. " Is that a death-bed where the Christian lies ? Yes ; but not his, 'tis Death itself that dies." HWP "T*wAS but a word, a simple word, J- That voice in weakness spake ; Yet hidden forces of the soul... | |
| 1867 - 348 pagina’s
...family were gathered round the chamher of death." This striking scene needs no comment : — " ' Ts that a death-bed where the Christian lies?' " • Yes ! but not his. 'Tis death itself that dies.' " I CAN'T EEPENT. * ONE of the most solemn assemblies that I have ever seen was convened on the evening... | |
| John N Woodroffe - 1839 - 408 pagina’s
...front I show Their mighty Master's seal! In vain they try To end my life, who can but end its woe. Is that a death-bed, where the Christian lies? Yes! but not his : 'tis death itself there dies. Coleridge. It matters little at what hour o' the day The righteous fall asleep ; death... | |
| Methodist Episcopal Church - 1856 - 706 pagina’s
...a member of the Ohio Conference. His death was as triumphant as his life was serene. . " Is that * death-bed where the Christian lies ? Yes ; but not his : 'tis death itself there die«." He spoke freely, while able, of the prospects of the church, his religious enjoyments,... | |
| 1842 - 346 pagina’s
...Prodigal Son too,' she replied, 'for I will arise and go to my father:' and accordingly off she went. Is that a death-bed where the Christian lies ? Yes, but not his : 'tis death himself there dies ! View oj Ancient Philadelphia. 248 249 Original. ANCIENT PHILADELPHIA. This engraving... | |
| H. D. - 1843 - 438 pagina’s
...pinions o'er The consecrated soil, where angels keep Their vigils, until time shall be no more. EAST. Is that a death-bed where the Christian lies ? — Yes, but not his ; 'tis death itself there dies. COLERIDGE. Death is the crown of life : Were death denied, poor man would live in vain... | |
| 1845 - 404 pagina’s
...front I show Their mighty Master's seal ! In vain they try To end my life, who can but end its woe. Is that a death-bed where the Christian lies ? Yes !— but not his : 'tis death itself that dies ! ST COLERIDGE. Documents. REPOBT OF THE NATIONAL SOCIETY FOB 1845. (Concluded from page 217.) IV.... | |
| George Moore - 1846 - 452 pagina’s
...eternal inheritance. Thus a tranquil ecstasy is often witnessed at the death-bed of the Christian. " Is that a death-bed where the Christian lies ? Yes, but not his ; 'tis Death itself there dies." COLERIDGE. Of course the subjects which the Christian's mind has been accustomed to contemplate... | |
| Robert Northmore Greville - 1848 - 434 pagina’s
...front I show Their mighty Master's seal ! In vain they try To end my life, who can but end its wo. Is that a deathbed where the Christian lies ? Yes ! — but not his : 'tis Death itself there dies. THE ANNUNCIATION OF THE VIRGIN MARY. KEBLE. O THOU who deign'st to sympathise With all... | |
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