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... present a correct view of the leading doctrines of the church , and meet the popular objections urged against it . Both the author and his brethren looked around in vain for a work of this description , in which they had entire confi ...
... present a correct view of the leading doctrines of the church , and meet the popular objections urged against it . Both the author and his brethren looked around in vain for a work of this description , in which they had entire confi ...
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... present time I am too much engaged , to prepare the essays you mention , but am willing that you , should use any of my sermons for the purpose The one on John , iii . 5 , is at your disposal & c . With affection and esteem . Your ...
... present time I am too much engaged , to prepare the essays you mention , but am willing that you , should use any of my sermons for the purpose The one on John , iii . 5 , is at your disposal & c . With affection and esteem . Your ...
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... present edition . It is hoped that what has been offered on that subject , will be found to be in keeping with the other parts of this volume , and will tend to strengthen the bonds of affection between christians of different ...
... present edition . It is hoped that what has been offered on that subject , will be found to be in keeping with the other parts of this volume , and will tend to strengthen the bonds of affection between christians of different ...
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... present un- dertaking .. 11 CHAPTER II . Worldliness in the Church : -A view of the inhabitants of Zion- Epis- copal Church supposed to admit members upon low evidences of piety - Too true of all churches - John Howe - Decline of piety ...
... present un- dertaking .. 11 CHAPTER II . Worldliness in the Church : -A view of the inhabitants of Zion- Epis- copal Church supposed to admit members upon low evidences of piety - Too true of all churches - John Howe - Decline of piety ...
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... present Deity I feel . " -- CUNNINGHAM . THE design of the present volume is not to furnish amuse- ment to the gay , and the giddy . A walk is proposed . But it forms no part of our plan to lead the reader through the splendid fields of ...
... present Deity I feel . " -- CUNNINGHAM . THE design of the present volume is not to furnish amuse- ment to the gay , and the giddy . A walk is proposed . But it forms no part of our plan to lead the reader through the splendid fields of ...
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Page 77 - More especially, we pray for the good estate of the Catholic Church; that it may be so guided and governed by Thy good Spirit, that all who profess and call themselves Christians may be led into the way of truth, and hold the faith in unity of spirit, in the bond of peace, and in righteousness of life.
Page 169 - But and if ye suffer for righteousness' sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled ; but sanctify the Lord God in your hearts : and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear...
Page 41 - Thus saith the Lord, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches: but let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I am the Lord which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith the Lord.
Page 147 - Israel, Fear not : for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name ; thou art mine. When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee ; . and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee : when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned ; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee. For I am the Lord thy God, the Holy One of Israel, thy Saviour : I gave Egypt for thy ransom, Ethiopia and Seba for thee.
Page 12 - Walk about Zion, and go round about her : Tell the towers thereof. Mark ye well her bulwarks, Consider her palaces ; That ye may tell it to the generation following : For this God is our God for ever and ever : He will be our guide even unto death.
Page 221 - Whosoever . therefore shall confess Me before men, him will I confess also before My Father which is in heaven. But whosoever shall deny Me before men, him will I also deny before My Father which is in heaven.
Page 73 - I mean an outward and visible sign of an inward and spiritual grace given unto us, ordained by Christ himself, as a means whereby we receive the same, and a pledge to assure us thereof.
Page 136 - Seeing now, dearly beloved brethren, that this child is regenerate, and grafted into the body of Christ's church ; let us give thanks unto Almighty God for these benefits, and with one accord make our prayers unto him, that this child may lead the rest of his life according to this beginning.
Page 36 - A wonderful and horrible thing is committed in the land; The prophets prophesy falsely, and the priests bear rule by their means; and my people love to have it so: and what will ye do in the end thereof (Jer.5:22-31).
Page 130 - ... a sign of regeneration or new birth, whereby, as by an instrument, they that receive baptism rightly are grafted into the church; the promises of forgiveness of sin, and of our adoption to be the sons of God by the Holy Ghost, are visibly signed and sealed; faith is confirmed, and grace increased by virtue of prayer unto God.