A Treatise on Church Government: Formerly Called Anarchy of the Ranters, &c., Being a Two-fold Apology for the Church and People of God, Called in Derision Quakers. To which is Added An Epistle to the National Meeting of Friends in Dublin, Concerning Good Order and Discipline in the Church |
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... pretend to , though in measure they have a sight of them ; and others , that cannot so rightly distinguish between the precious and the vile ; and some there are that through weakness , and want of true discerning , may be deceived ...
... pretend to , though in measure they have a sight of them ; and others , that cannot so rightly distinguish between the precious and the vile ; and some there are that through weakness , and want of true discerning , may be deceived ...
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... pretended to it ? The right institu- tion of these things , which have been appointed and ordained of God , must not , nor ought not to be despised , because corrupt men have abused and perverted them . I know not any thing that hath ...
... pretended to it ? The right institu- tion of these things , which have been appointed and ordained of God , must not , nor ought not to be despised , because corrupt men have abused and perverted them . I know not any thing that hath ...
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... pretending a liberty , not sinking down in the seed to be willing to be of no reputation for its sake . Such , rather than give up their own wills , will study to make rents and divisions , not sparing the flock ; but prostrating the ...
... pretending a liberty , not sinking down in the seed to be willing to be of no reputation for its sake . Such , rather than give up their own wills , will study to make rents and divisions , not sparing the flock ; but prostrating the ...
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... pretend thereto , is by considering the principles and grounds upon which they are gathered together , the nature of that hierarchy and order they have among themselves , the way and method they take to uphold it , and the bottom upon ...
... pretend thereto , is by considering the principles and grounds upon which they are gathered together , the nature of that hierarchy and order they have among themselves , the way and method they take to uphold it , and the bottom upon ...
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... pretending to it , walk not suitably and answerable thereto . Secondly , Nor can we go to the hireling priests , to uphold their false and usurped authority ; who take upon them to marry people without any command or precedent for it ...
... pretending to it , walk not suitably and answerable thereto . Secondly , Nor can we go to the hireling priests , to uphold their false and usurped authority ; who take upon them to marry people without any command or precedent for it ...
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Page 69 - And the. eye cannot say unto the hand, I have no need of thee : nor again the head to the feet, I have no need of you. ^Nay, much more those members of the body, which seem to be more feeble,
Page 68 - Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. And there are differences of administrations, but the same Lord And there are diversities of operations, but it is the same God which worketh all in all.
Page 25 - Even as Sodom and Gomorrha, and the cities about them in like manner, giving themselves over to fornication, and going after strange flesh, are set forth for an example, suffering the vengeance of eternal fire. 8 Likewise also these filthy dreamers defile the flesh, despise dominion, and speak evil of dignities.
Page 66 - For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly ; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple.
Page 65 - Let nothing be done through strife or vain-glory, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.
Page 18 - And the word of God increased ; and the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem greatly; and a great company of the priests were obedient to the faith.
Page 20 - Now ye are full, now ye are rich, ye have reigned as kings without us : and I would to God ye did reign, that we also might reign with you.
Page 77 - For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving. For it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.
Page 70 - And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues.
Page 73 - For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.