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Page viii
... . " army with As the form of church government here exhibit- ed , so far as human direction is concerned , allows of a considerable share of popular influence , the author has adopted two general principles , to which he viii PREFACE .
... . " army with As the form of church government here exhibit- ed , so far as human direction is concerned , allows of a considerable share of popular influence , the author has adopted two general principles , to which he viii PREFACE .
Page ix
... influence than the rest ; but this influence should ever be the result of character and usefulness , rather than of station ; and should be most cheerfully conceded by others , but never forci- bly taken by themselves . If the author ...
... influence than the rest ; but this influence should ever be the result of character and usefulness , rather than of station ; and should be most cheerfully conceded by others , but never forci- bly taken by themselves . If the author ...
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... influence has survived the shock of our apostacy , and will be felt amidst the feli- cities of the heavenly state . It is not matter of surprise , therefore , that the Lord Jesus should recognise the so- cial principle in the ...
... influence has survived the shock of our apostacy , and will be felt amidst the feli- cities of the heavenly state . It is not matter of surprise , therefore , that the Lord Jesus should recognise the so- cial principle in the ...
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... influence . How have our icy hearts there melted beneath the ardour of celestial love , and flowed down in streams of godly sorrow . How have our grovelling earthly minds soared on the wings of faith and hope , till we have lost sight ...
... influence . How have our icy hearts there melted beneath the ardour of celestial love , and flowed down in streams of godly sorrow . How have our grovelling earthly minds soared on the wings of faith and hope , till we have lost sight ...
Page 53
... influence , almost every plant and every flower of genuine christianity . It is matter of no regret therefore , nor of surprise , if a ceaseless jealousy should be maintained by those who understand the principles of religious liberty ...
... influence , almost every plant and every flower of genuine christianity . It is matter of no regret therefore , nor of surprise , if a ceaseless jealousy should be maintained by those who understand the principles of religious liberty ...
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Page 168 - But now I have' written unto you not to keep company, if any man that is called a brother be a fornicator, or covetous, or an idolater, or a railer, or a drunkard, or an extortioner; with such an one no not to eat.
Page 202 - If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies, fulfil ye my joy, that ye be like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind...
Page 168 - And if any man obey not our word by this epistle, note that man, and have no company with him, that he may be ashamed. 15 Yet count him not as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother.
Page 134 - Servants, be obedient to them that are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ...
Page 124 - The blessing of him that was ready to perish came upon me : and I caused the widow's heart to sing for joy. I put on righteousness, and it clothed me : my judgment was as a robe and a diadem.
Page 139 - Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not high-minded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy ; that they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate, laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.
Page 40 - I had no distinct views of what the apostle meant, by exhorting us to " leave the principles of the doctrine of Christ, and go on to perfection...
Page 68 - Do ye not know that they which minister about holy things live of the things of the temple ? and they which wait at the altar are partakers with the altar ? Even so hath the Lord ordained that they which preach the gospel should live of the gospel.
Page 68 - Let him that is taught in the word communicate unto him that teacheth in all good things.
Page 124 - When the ear heard me, then it blessed me; And when the eye saw me, it gave witness to me ; Because I delivered the poor that cried, And the fatherless, and him that had none to help him. The blessing of him that, was ready to perish came upon me: And I caused the widow's heart to sing for joy.