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Page viii
... 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 .
... 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
... principles here laid down and illustrated , had been sufficiently developed , he would have spared himself the trouble of this production . The little tract of Dr. Owen's , entitled " Eshcol , " the addresses of Dr. Harris , and Mr ...
... principles here laid down and illustrated , had been sufficiently developed , he would have spared himself the trouble of this production . The little tract of Dr. Owen's , entitled " Eshcol , " the addresses of Dr. Harris , and Mr ...
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... principle ; a tenure quite insufficient , as a bond of religious connexion . It is admitted that as in the human frame ... principles of church government upon a level with the doctrine of the atonement , and represent a belief in the ...
... principle ; a tenure quite insufficient , as a bond of religious connexion . It is admitted that as in the human frame ... principles of church government upon a level with the doctrine of the atonement , and represent a belief in the ...
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... principles . These alone are laid down . by the Apostles , but still with sufficient precision to enable us to determine whether the Episcopal , the Pres- byterian , or Independent form of church government be most consonant with the ...
... principles . These alone are laid down . by the Apostles , but still with sufficient precision to enable us to determine whether the Episcopal , the Pres- byterian , or Independent form of church government be most consonant with the ...
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... principle of mutual af- fection , it seems reasonable that the church should judge of the existence of those qualifications which are necessary to the enjoyment of communion . The very act of obtruding upon them any one without their ...
... principle of mutual af- fection , it seems reasonable that the church should judge of the existence of those qualifications which are necessary to the enjoyment of communion . The very act of obtruding upon them any one without their ...
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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 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 27 - My soul shall pray for Zion still, While life or breath remains : There my best friends, my kindred, dwell ; There God my Saviour reigns ! Version.
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 39 - For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which be the first principles of the oracles of God ; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat.