 | Simon Chan - 2006 - 209 páginas
...time to time most grievously have committed, by thought, word, and deed, against thy divine majesty. We do earnestly repent, and are heartily sorry for...our misdoings; the remembrance of them is grievous to us. Have mercy upon us ..." (p. 17). The 1989 confession does not mention sin but refers to a failure... | |
 | Robert C. Roberts - 2007 - 216 páginas
...committed, by thought, word, and deed, against thy divine Majesty, provoking most justly thy wrath and indignation against us. We do earnestly repent, and...grievous unto us, the burden of them is intolerable (p. 75). Dramatic words like 'bewail' and 'grievously' and 'intolerable burden' strongly express the... | |
 | Lisa Alther - 2007 - 286 páginas
...committed by thought, word, and deed against Thy divine majesty, provoking most justly Thy wrath and indignation against us. We do earnestly repent and...grievous unto us. The burden of them is intolerable." I admire the sedate cadences of the elegant language. But I recall a Vermont friend's referring to... | |
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Jesus Christ's sake, Forgive us all that is past ; And grant that we may ever hereafter Serve and please thee In newness of life, To the honour and glory of thy Name ; Through Jesus Christ our Lord. 
