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97741 Memoirs of William Miller, p. 324.2 (Sylvester Bliss)

… the faith once delivered to the saints not be afraid to tell the world what they believe the Scriptures teach, and fight manfully the good fight, for they will …

97742 Memoirs of William Miller, p. 325.2 (Sylvester Bliss)

… our faith! And may we all be enabled to live out the prayer, ‘Not my will, O God, but thine be done.’”

97743 Memoirs of William Miller, p. 330.1 (Sylvester Bliss)

… my faith was unchanged in any essential feature. I, therefore, continued my labors, principally at the West, during the summer of 1844, until ‘the seventh-month …

97744 Memoirs of William Miller, p. 331.1 (Sylvester Bliss)

… the faith, but not to doubtful disputations.

97745 Memoirs of William Miller, p. 331.4 (Sylvester Bliss)

… my faith. Jesus I regard as my all-sufficient Saviour, by whose merits alone I can be saved. No being but Him, ‘whose goings forth were of old from everlasting,’ who …

97746 Memoirs of William Miller, p. 333.1 (Sylvester Bliss)

… a faithful performance of all those duties, enjoining good works with faith and repentance. Those who have taught the neglect of these, instead of acting …

97747 Memoirs of William Miller, p. 333.2 (Sylvester Bliss)

… the faith of the primitive church; while the doctrine of annihilation was no part of their faith. It evidently arises from a mistaken use of Bible terms, and …

97748 Memoirs of William Miller, p. 334.1 (Sylvester Bliss)

… no faith in such a doctrine; therefore they attached no such meaning to the language they used in rendering the original as is attached to the words of the …

97749 Memoirs of William Miller, p. 336.4 (Sylvester Bliss)

… a faithful application of it. And if the world wishes to see, in short, the peculiar characteristics of my faith, and of those who associate with me, I see no harm …

97750 Memoirs of William Miller, p. 340.1 (Sylvester Bliss)

… . Be faithful. Be vigilant. Exhort with all long-suffering and patience. Let your conversation be in heaven, from whence you look for the blessed hope. Avoid unnecessary …

97751 Memoirs of William Miller

THE VALUE OF FAITH - UNFINISHED LETTER - VISIT TO NEW YORK CITY, PHILADELPHIA, ETC. - ADDRESS TO THE PUBLIC - VISIT TO CANADA, ETC

97753 Memoirs of William Miller, p. 341.6 (Sylvester Bliss)

Faith looks, the heavens resplendent shine; Its opening portals bring to view Things past and present, age and time, God’s vast creation, old and new. Look up, my soul! why grovel here, When glories such in heaven appear?

97754 Memoirs of William Miller, p. 341.7 (Sylvester Bliss)

“See on yon throne, in dazzling white, The Son of Man with God is crowned, - Diffusing gracious heat and light To myriad living creatures round! Come, O my Faith! look up and see - This man, Christ Jesus, died for thee!

97755 Memoirs of William Miller, p. 341.8 (Sylvester Bliss)

“Upon his brow, once crowned with thorns, Grace now sits smiling - how divine! And whispers ‘peace,’ amidst the storms That rack this troubled breast of mine. Faith hears the word, and doth impart Sweet consolation to my heart.

97756 Memoirs of William Miller, p. 342.1 (Sylvester Bliss)

“When weak, the tempter me assails, And draws my love from Christ astray; He speaks in love, no promise fails, ‘Come back, my child, I am the way.’ Faith forsakes all these worldly charms, And brings my soul back to his arms.

97757 Memoirs of William Miller, p. 342.2 (Sylvester Bliss)

“When, filled with doubts, for sins I mourn, And Satan’s darts upon me fall, - When, full of tears, my heart is torn, And longs for help, on Him I call; ‘Fear not,’ He says, and Faith relies On promises which he supplies.

97758 Memoirs of William Miller, p. 342.3 (Sylvester Bliss)

“When Death, the tyrant, claims his due, And threatens to devour his prey, It fills my soul with dread to view The cold, dark tomb, and mouldering clay; Faith hears His voice say, ‘Soul, come home! The battle’s fought, the victory won!

97759 Memoirs of William Miller, p. 342.4 (Sylvester Bliss)

“If war and famine fill the land, And pestilence and flame should be, - Robbers and thieves join hand in hand, Scoffers and mobs should all agree, - These would be evidence for faith: I credit what my Master saith.

97760 Memoirs of William Miller, p. 342.5 (Sylvester Bliss)

“Go, then, ye sceptics, laugh and sneer; Your time for sport will soon be o’er; The Judge himself will soon appear, And your vain boasts be heard no more. Faith sees the end, and weeps for you, Repent and love, - believe him too.