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... Spirit , to which they so uniformly call us , and from a reluctance to bear the cross in the way which they taught . It is true , their style is generally simple , and sometimes rude ; and there is little to be found in their works to ...
... Spirit , to which they so uniformly call us , and from a reluctance to bear the cross in the way which they taught . It is true , their style is generally simple , and sometimes rude ; and there is little to be found in their works to ...
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... spirit , both as Christ was and is our only Mediator and Advocate , and as He was and is God over all , blessed for ever ; whom he so dearly loved and honoured , that he often offered up his life , and deeply suffered for Him ; and that ...
... spirit , both as Christ was and is our only Mediator and Advocate , and as He was and is God over all , blessed for ever ; whom he so dearly loved and honoured , that he often offered up his life , and deeply suffered for Him ; and that ...
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... spirits of the Apostles 254 293 295 298 one to another , in the unity of the Spirit of Christ 312 355. To Friends in America , concerning their Negros and Indians .... 362. Concerning true Liberty . 364. To Friends in America ..... to ...
... spirits of the Apostles 254 293 295 298 one to another , in the unity of the Spirit of Christ 312 355. To Friends in America , concerning their Negros and Indians .... 362. Concerning true Liberty . 364. To Friends in America ..... to ...
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... Spirit , which cruci- fieth all fleshly boastings : if that will be fed , then carelessness cometh up , and they fall into flatness from the Spirit , and are mindless of the Lord God : such are soon up and down . The serpent tempted Eve ...
... Spirit , which cruci- fieth all fleshly boastings : if that will be fed , then carelessness cometh up , and they fall into flatness from the Spirit , and are mindless of the Lord God : such are soon up and down . The serpent tempted Eve ...
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... Spirit , for God hath tempered the body together , that there should be no schism in the body , but all worship Him with one consent . And as the power and life of Truth is made manifest , watch in the discerning one over another . And ...
... Spirit , for God hath tempered the body together , that there should be no schism in the body , but all worship Him with one consent . And as the power and life of Truth is made manifest , watch in the discerning one over another . And ...
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Popular passages
Page 438 - Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth.
Page 89 - And he from within shall answer and say, Trouble me not: the door is now shut, and my children are with me in bed; I cannot rise and give thee.
Page 287 - Who have for my life laid down their own necks : unto whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles.
Page 415 - Whose adorning, let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel; but let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible ; even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of GOD of great price.
Page 397 - But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a peculiar people ; that ye should show forth the praises of him who hath called you out of .darkness into his marvellous light...
Page 412 - For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat. For we hear that there are some which walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies. Now them that are such we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread.
Page 90 - If a son shall ask bread of any of you that is a father, will he give him a stone ? or if he ask a fish, will he for a fish give him a serpent ? or if he shall ask an egg, will he offer him a scorpion ? If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him ? " And he was casting out a devil, and it was dumb.
Page 379 - Now the LORD had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father's house, unto a land that I will shew thee : and I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great ; and thou shalt be a blessing : and I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee : and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed.
Page 346 - He that ruleth over men must be just, ruling in the fear of God. And he shall be as the light of the morning when the sun riseth, even a morning without clouds ; as the tender grass springing out of the earth by clear shining after rain.
Page 438 - I know thy works : behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it : for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my word, and hast not denied my name.