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... sense and to the expression . In rela- tion to the character of the performance , it will not be im- proper to make here a few observations . In the first place , it clearly evinces in the author a large fund of erudition , ac ...
... sense and to the expression . In rela- tion to the character of the performance , it will not be im- proper to make here a few observations . In the first place , it clearly evinces in the author a large fund of erudition , ac ...
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... sense of reli- gion should operate on the minds of the people . This is a sentiment of too delicate a nature to be rendered compatible with the measures now adopted . From the moment the pas- tor was armed with the terrors of the ...
... sense of reli- gion should operate on the minds of the people . This is a sentiment of too delicate a nature to be rendered compatible with the measures now adopted . From the moment the pas- tor was armed with the terrors of the ...
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... sense of the people , they will very soon , and very justly , become contemptible . And this is the true footing on which all ecclesiastical censures ought to stand . But from what has been said it is evident , that in our esta ...
... sense of the people , they will very soon , and very justly , become contemptible . And this is the true footing on which all ecclesiastical censures ought to stand . But from what has been said it is evident , that in our esta ...
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... sense of this , as much as any thing , contributed , in my opinion , to make him remain in the communion to which he originally belonged . Certain it is , that as no man was more sensible of the cor- ruptions and usurpations of that ...
... sense of this , as much as any thing , contributed , in my opinion , to make him remain in the communion to which he originally belonged . Certain it is , that as no man was more sensible of the cor- ruptions and usurpations of that ...
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... senses , and are therefore used interchangeably . Now nothing can be con- ceived more absurd in itself , or more contradictory to the declarations of scripture , than to say that a man's belief and obedience of the gospel , however ...
... senses , and are therefore used interchangeably . Now nothing can be con- ceived more absurd in itself , or more contradictory to the declarations of scripture , than to say that a man's belief and obedience of the gospel , however ...
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Page 64 - And Jesus answering said, Were there not ten cleansed? but where are the nine? There are not found that returned to give glory to God, save this stranger.
Page 197 - This is a true saying. If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work.
Page 86 - For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city, as I had appointed thee : 6 If any be blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of riot or unruly.
Page 91 - Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.
Page 32 - Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone ; if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother. But if he will not hear thee, then take with thee one or two more, that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established. And if he shall neglect to hear them, tell it unto the church : but if he neglect to hear the church, let him be unto thee as an heathen man and a publican.
Page 16 - It seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write unto thee in order, most excellent Theophilus...
Page 179 - By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name. 16 But to do good and to communicate forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
Page 445 - And these things, brethren, I have in a figure transferred to myself and to Apollos for your sakes; that ye might learn in us not to think of men above that which is written, that no one of you be puffed up for one against another.
Page 54 - Unto this catholic visible Church, Christ hath given the ministry, oracles, and ordinances of God, for the gathering and perfecting of the saints, in this life, to the end of the world: and doth by his own presence and Spirit, according to his promise, make them effectual thereunto.
Page 61 - And John answered him, saying, Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name, and he followeth not us : And we forbade him, because he followeth not us. But Jesus said, Forbid him not : for there is no man which shall do a miracle in my name, that can lightly speak evil of me. For he that is not against us is on our part.