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Page 117
If any doubt was entertained by our friends the Trustees , on this subject ( and we
know such doubts did exist ) , this trial must have entirely dissipated them . The
principle is now established stands on the records of the highest court of equity in
...
If any doubt was entertained by our friends the Trustees , on this subject ( and we
know such doubts did exist ) , this trial must have entirely dissipated them . The
principle is now established stands on the records of the highest court of equity in
...
Page 179
have no doubt but great numbers of persons , both in the establishment of the
country and the dissenting bodies , have groaned beneath the pressure of their
respective systems , when they have been called , by the Spirit of God and the ...
have no doubt but great numbers of persons , both in the establishment of the
country and the dissenting bodies , have groaned beneath the pressure of their
respective systems , when they have been called , by the Spirit of God and the ...
Page 313
A superstitious feeling will , = no doubt , be attributed to us ; but , notwithstanding
, we do hope , that his name , his opinions , his doctrines , his economy , will long
exist as the centre of attraction and union - a basis of fellowship and ...
A superstitious feeling will , = no doubt , be attributed to us ; but , notwithstanding
, we do hope , that his name , his opinions , his doctrines , his economy , will long
exist as the centre of attraction and union - a basis of fellowship and ...
Page 322
Is there not enough of doubt and infidelity in the public mind already on religious
subjects ? Do not the periodical press and the ephemeral publications of the age
supply sufficient nutriment to the scepticism , so rife and fashionable amongst ...
Is there not enough of doubt and infidelity in the public mind already on religious
subjects ? Do not the periodical press and the ephemeral publications of the age
supply sufficient nutriment to the scepticism , so rife and fashionable amongst ...
Page 372
As the Scriptures unequivocally declare the universality of the redemption
pricewhich is , no doubt , a universal provision for the salvation of all men - so ,
on the same principle of universality , we are to construe the calls and promises
of the ...
As the Scriptures unequivocally declare the universality of the redemption
pricewhich is , no doubt , a universal provision for the salvation of all men - so ,
on the same principle of universality , we are to construe the calls and promises
of the ...
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Page 18 - Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment.
Page 18 - 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 75 - Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy. But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them that despitefully use you, and persecute you; that ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven...
Page 264 - Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God ; and are built upon the foundation of the Apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the chief corner stone ; in Whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord : in Whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God through the Spirit.
Page 262 - But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth ; and some to honour, and some to dishonour. 21 If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master's use, and prepared unto every good work.
Page 75 - Oh that my head were waters, and mine eyes a fountain of tears, that I might weep day and night for the slain of the daughter of my people!
Page 75 - If we have sown unto you spiritual things, is it a great thing if we shall reap your carnal things?
Page 150 - Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.
Page 150 - For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of : for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel...
Page 264 - And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.