A Treatise on Fundamental Doctrines of the Christian Religion: In which are Illustrated the Profession, Ministry, Worship, and Faith of the Society of Friends |
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... John , i . 9 , and viii . 12. If we may believe the foregoing , then Jesus is the light of the world and all are enlightened by him . All may follow him , and enjoy the light of life . This we confidently believe and teach ; and ...
... John , i . 9 , and viii . 12. If we may believe the foregoing , then Jesus is the light of the world and all are enlightened by him . All may follow him , and enjoy the light of life . This we confidently believe and teach ; and ...
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... John , " This is life eternal to know thee , the only true God , and Jesus Christ , whom thou hast sent . " John , xvii . 3. Friends believe , that accor- ding to the Scriptures , God in his love and mercy , has granted a spiritual man ...
... John , " This is life eternal to know thee , the only true God , and Jesus Christ , whom thou hast sent . " John , xvii . 3. Friends believe , that accor- ding to the Scriptures , God in his love and mercy , has granted a spiritual man ...
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... John , i . 4 , 5. That this same light , " was the true light , which light- eth every man that cometh into the world . " John , i . 9. But if any were not furnished with it , then the doc- trine of the apostle would not be cor- rect ...
... John , i . 4 , 5. That this same light , " was the true light , which light- eth every man that cometh into the world . " John , i . 9. But if any were not furnished with it , then the doc- trine of the apostle would not be cor- rect ...
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... John the evangelist has written , " And this is the condemna- tion , that light is come into the world , and men loved darkness rather than light , because their deeds were evil . ” John , iii . 19. It appears therefore that those who ...
... John the evangelist has written , " And this is the condemna- tion , that light is come into the world , and men loved darkness rather than light , because their deeds were evil . ” John , iii . 19. It appears therefore that those who ...
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... John , i . 1. There are important reasons for making this distinction ; some of which it may not be improper to mention.- The Word of God as described by the evangelist John , we believe has an uni- versal influence , which cannot be ad ...
... John , i . 1. There are important reasons for making this distinction ; some of which it may not be improper to mention.- The Word of God as described by the evangelist John , we believe has an uni- versal influence , which cannot be ad ...
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Page 85 - And the Pharisees said unto him, Behold, why do they on the sabbath day that which is not lawful?
Page 34 - And it shall be said in that day, Lo, this is our God; we have waited for him, and he will save us: this is the Lord; we have waited for him, we will be glad and rejoice in his salvation.
Page 120 - And He shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people : and they shall beat their swords into ploughshares, and their spears into pruninghooks : nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more.
Page 43 - Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall; but they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.
Page 20 - This charge I commit unto thee, son Timothy, according to the prophecies which went before on thee, that thou by them mightest war a good warfare; 19 Holding faith, and a good conscience; which some having put away, concerning faith have made shipwreck...
Page 96 - The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all men through him might believe.
Page 95 - And many of the children of Israel shall he turn to the Lord their God. And he shall go before him in the spirit and power of Elias, to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just ; to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.
Page 107 - Again, ye have heard that it hath been said by them of old time, Thou shalt not forswear thyself, but shalt perform unto the Lord thine oaths...
Page 48 - And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.
Page 17 - no man knoweth the Father but the Son, and he to whom the Son revealeth him...