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... vanced on the subject are introductory to a short course of lectures , in which I pro- 9 Southey's Book of the Church . - Bed . Hist . Eccles . lib . 2. chap . 1 . pose to take a review of the establish- ment of LECTURE I. 7.
... vanced on the subject are introductory to a short course of lectures , in which I pro- 9 Southey's Book of the Church . - Bed . Hist . Eccles . lib . 2. chap . 1 . pose to take a review of the establish- ment of LECTURE I. 7.
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... ment of the Church of Christ in these co- lonies , and of the benefits , whether imme- diate or remote , resulting from it . The subject opens to us a wide field of inter- esting and useful inquiry . If considered impartially , it will ...
... ment of the Church of Christ in these co- lonies , and of the benefits , whether imme- diate or remote , resulting from it . The subject opens to us a wide field of inter- esting and useful inquiry . If considered impartially , it will ...
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... ment of his bounties , and often even with- out notice from those who are indebted to him for blessings incalculably greater than light and heat , and even daily existence . ' Malachi iv . 2 . The increased number of our schools , and ...
... ment of his bounties , and often even with- out notice from those who are indebted to him for blessings incalculably greater than light and heat , and even daily existence . ' Malachi iv . 2 . The increased number of our schools , and ...
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... religion , have resulted from the combined influence of a new zeal inspired into our church establishment , and a partial relinquish 3 Mark iv . 27 . Ꭰ ment of the prejudices which before stood in the way LECTURE II . 49.
... religion , have resulted from the combined influence of a new zeal inspired into our church establishment , and a partial relinquish 3 Mark iv . 27 . Ꭰ ment of the prejudices which before stood in the way LECTURE II . 49.
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... ment of the prejudices which before stood in the way of any effective instruction . I could easily mention other beneficial changes , such as the better observance of the sabbath , and the commencement of marriage among the slaves ; but ...
... ment of the prejudices which before stood in the way of any effective instruction . I could easily mention other beneficial changes , such as the better observance of the sabbath , and the commencement of marriage among the slaves ; but ...
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Page 221 - Thou shalt not deliver unto his master the servant which is escaped from his master unto thee: he shall dwell with thee, even among you, in that place which he shall choose in one of thy gates, where it liketh him best : thou shalt not oppress him.
Page 56 - Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh ; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers ; but in singleness of heart, fearing God...
Page 65 - Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified, even as it is with you: 2.
Page 139 - So speak ye, and so do, as they that shall be judged by the law of liberty. For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath showed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment.
Page 35 - And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father. Wherefore thou art no more a servant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ.
Page 30 - The Spirit and the bride say, come ; and let him that is athirst come ; and let him that heareth say, come ; and whosoever will, let him take of the water of life freely.
Page 143 - And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren ; but rather do them service, because they are faithful and beloved, partakers of the benefit These things teach and exhort.
Page 148 - If I did despise the cause of my manservant or of my maid-servant when they contended with me, what then shall I do when God riseth up? and when he visiteth, what shall I answer him? Did not he that made me in the womb, make him? and did not one fashion us in the womb?
Page 97 - Have ye not read, that he which made them at the beginning made them male and female, and said, For this cause shall a man leave father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife: and they twain shall be one flesh? Wherefore they are no more twain, but one flesh. What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.
Page 19 - What then ? notwithstanding, every way, whether in pretence, or in truth, Christ is preached; and I therein do rejoice, yea, and will rejoice.