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... rule of all the reformed churches a rule , which as it is directly opposed to the pre- tensions of popery , places them all upon an equal footing , and better would it have been had they strictly confined themselves to it ; for ...
... rule of all the reformed churches a rule , which as it is directly opposed to the pre- tensions of popery , places them all upon an equal footing , and better would it have been had they strictly confined themselves to it ; for ...
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... rules and orders of the Queen , was yielded for the sake of present peace , based upon the hope , that a more perfect reformation would ensue ; and also , upon a fear , lest the great and good cause should suffer through an obstinate ...
... rules and orders of the Queen , was yielded for the sake of present peace , based upon the hope , that a more perfect reformation would ensue ; and also , upon a fear , lest the great and good cause should suffer through an obstinate ...
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... rules , and to their duty ; on the contrary , there was a levity and carnal way of living about them , that very much scandalized me . " * There were , however , some bright exceptions to this general bad conduct , and their number was ...
... rules , and to their duty ; on the contrary , there was a levity and carnal way of living about them , that very much scandalized me . " * There were , however , some bright exceptions to this general bad conduct , and their number was ...
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... rule of the Reformation , and by its light and power alone were the errors of Rome overthrown , and held up to desecration . Its plain truths contain everything necessary for his information . All articles of belief , therefore , ought ...
... rule of the Reformation , and by its light and power alone were the errors of Rome overthrown , and held up to desecration . Its plain truths contain everything necessary for his information . All articles of belief , therefore , ought ...
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... rule for our faith and practice , since it cannot lead into error ; and furthermore , is that for which all christians ought most zealously and watchfully to strive after . * A few years prior to G. Fox , similar opinions upon religious ...
... rule for our faith and practice , since it cannot lead into error ; and furthermore , is that for which all christians ought most zealously and watchfully to strive after . * A few years prior to G. Fox , similar opinions upon religious ...
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Page 275 - For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book : and if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book.
Page 354 - And every one that hath forsaken houses, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my name's sake, shall receive an hundredfold, and shall inherit everlasting life.
Page 214 - And Joshua said unto Achan, My son, give, I pray thee, glory to the LORD God of Israel and make confession unto him; and tell me now what thou hast done; hide it not from me.
Page 294 - God, but the doers of the law shall be justified : for when the Gentiles, which have not the law, do by nature the things contained in the law, these, having not the law, are a law unto themselves : which shew the work of the law written in their hearts, their conscience also bearing witness, and their thoughts the mean while accusing or else excusing one another ;) in the day when God shall judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ according to my gospel.
Page 354 - THAT which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled of the word of life ; (for the life was manifested, and we have seen it, and bear witness, and show unto you that eternal life which was with the Father, and was manifested unto us...
Page 275 - All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness ; that the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.
Page 255 - For this Agar is mount Sinai in Arabia, and answereth to Jerusalem which now is, and is in bondage with her children. But Jerusalem which is above is free, which is the mother of us all.
Page 150 - Verily I say unto you, All sins shall be forgiven unto the sons of men, and blasphemies wherewith soever they shall blaspheme : 29 But he that shall blaspheme against the Holy Ghost hath never forgiveness, but is in danger of eternal damnation : 30 Because they said, He hath an unclean spirit.
Page 193 - Refrain from these men, and let them alone: for if this counsel or this work be of men, it will come to nought: But if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it; lest haply ye be found even to fight against God.
Page 395 - 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.