The Church in Danger from Herself, Or, The Causes of Her Present Declining State ExplainedR. B. Seeley, 1829 - 171 pages |
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... appear against him , who does not adopt the same line . of conduct . Anonymous attacks , he will consider both unchristian and ungentlemanly . Such writers he will not think himself bound to notice ; and therefore he hopes that such as ...
... appear against him , who does not adopt the same line . of conduct . Anonymous attacks , he will consider both unchristian and ungentlemanly . Such writers he will not think himself bound to notice ; and therefore he hopes that such as ...
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... appear to them to have a duly qualified , holy , and devoted ministry , that if all the regulations adopted by them for this purpose , were duly and strictly attended to in the fear of God , it would be almost impossible either for an ...
... appear to them to have a duly qualified , holy , and devoted ministry , that if all the regulations adopted by them for this purpose , were duly and strictly attended to in the fear of God , it would be almost impossible either for an ...
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... appear a strange and rash assumption , should it be stated that to this neglect must be chiefly ascribed the departure of that glory which once shone forth in the religious establishments of the land . Time was , when the ministers of ...
... appear a strange and rash assumption , should it be stated that to this neglect must be chiefly ascribed the departure of that glory which once shone forth in the religious establishments of the land . Time was , when the ministers of ...
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... appear , it will be found on investigating the design of her founders in all their adjustments for her efficiency , and comparing them with the actual state of things as they now exist within her pale , that great deviations from their ...
... appear , it will be found on investigating the design of her founders in all their adjustments for her efficiency , and comparing them with the actual state of things as they now exist within her pale , that great deviations from their ...
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... appear to convey . But was there no true meaning in the solemn language they used ? or did they expect nothing when they exacted the most solemn promises and vows ? God being my helper , I do most solemnly believe that they meant what ...
... appear to convey . But was there no true meaning in the solemn language they used ? or did they expect nothing when they exacted the most solemn promises and vows ? God being my helper , I do most solemnly believe that they meant what ...
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Page 18 - Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be like-minded one toward another according to Christ Jesus ; that ye may with one mind and one mouth glorify God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Page 74 - They did promise and vow three things in my name. First, that I should renounce the devil and all his works, the pomps and vanities of this wicked world, and all the sinful lusts of the flesh.
Page 16 - But I certify you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached of me is not after man. For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught it, but by the revelation of Jesus Christ.
Page 78 - Thus saith the Lord, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls.
Page 54 - BE you ready with all faithful diligence to banish and drive away all erroneous and strange Doctrines, contrary to God's Word ; and both privately and openly to call upon, and encourage 'others to do the same?
Page 68 - We are accounted righteous before God, only for the Merit of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ by Faith; and not for our own Works or Deservings.
Page 77 - Christ's sheep that are dispersed abroad, and for his children who are in the midst of this naughty world, that they may be saved through Christ for ever.
Page 49 - DO you trust that you are inwardly moved by the Holy Ghost to take upon you this Office and Ministration, to serve God for the promoting of his glory, and the edifying of his people?
Page 40 - Universities ; or at the least, except he be able to yield an account of his faith in Latin, according to the Articles of Religion...
Page 41 - The Bishop, before he admit any person to holy orders, shall diligently examine him in the presence of those ministers that shall assist him at the imposition of hands...