The Church in Danger from Herself, Or, The Causes of Her Present Declining State ExplainedR. B. Seeley, 1829 - 171 pages |
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... department , and through every duty . Deviations from the original designs and regulations of the founders of the church , will gradually follow . To absorb her revenues , will be the leading object of her vi PREFACE .
... department , and through every duty . Deviations from the original designs and regulations of the founders of the church , will gradually follow . To absorb her revenues , will be the leading object of her vi PREFACE .
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... duty of every man to embrace and submit to it , as that on which his greatest and highest interests depend ; but whether it is not the duty of the civil magistrate , being Christian , to make provision that it may be universally taught ...
... duty of every man to embrace and submit to it , as that on which his greatest and highest interests depend ; but whether it is not the duty of the civil magistrate , being Christian , to make provision that it may be universally taught ...
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... duty toward God , and the care and salvation of his soul ? But to this it is objected , that God will take care of his own cause , and that he has no need either of the feeble help of man , or of the power and patronage of national ...
... duty toward God , and the care and salvation of his soul ? But to this it is objected , that God will take care of his own cause , and that he has no need either of the feeble help of man , or of the power and patronage of national ...
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... duty to God . Either then the Christian religion must be the established religion of the land , and means must be provided for the universal instruction of the people , or the great bulk of the nation must be always in a heathen state ...
... duty to God . Either then the Christian religion must be the established religion of the land , and means must be provided for the universal instruction of the people , or the great bulk of the nation must be always in a heathen state ...
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... duty , the founders of the Church drew up and published the two books of Homilies ; and if their intention in this and in every other instance , had been always duly and strictly attended to , in the fear of God , the church in every ...
... duty , the founders of the Church drew up and published the two books of Homilies ; and if their intention in this and in every other instance , had been always duly and strictly attended to , in the fear of God , the church in every ...
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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...