Connexion of Sacred and Profane History: Being a Review of the Principal Events in the World, as They Bear Upon the State of Religion, from the Close of the Old Testament History, Till the Establishment of Christianity, Volume 3R. Carter, 1844 |
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... throne . How little could any one of the absolute despots of Assyria or Babylon do to mitigate human woe were he even inclined to rule according to justice or mercy ? Their thrones were sustained by men resolutely de- termined to uphold ...
... throne . How little could any one of the absolute despots of Assyria or Babylon do to mitigate human woe were he even inclined to rule according to justice or mercy ? Their thrones were sustained by men resolutely de- termined to uphold ...
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... throne of philosophy , the seat of the muses , and the theatre of the finer arts , was inundated by wicked- ness in all its most contemptible , loathsome , hateful , terrific , ruinous , and frightful aspects . The wealth and luxuries ...
... throne of philosophy , the seat of the muses , and the theatre of the finer arts , was inundated by wicked- ness in all its most contemptible , loathsome , hateful , terrific , ruinous , and frightful aspects . The wealth and luxuries ...
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... throne of HIS FATHER David , ' — terms which could not have been used , unless Mary herself had been David's descendant . It may be added to this , that unless it had been a matter sufficiently well known and acknowledged , that Mary ...
... throne of HIS FATHER David , ' — terms which could not have been used , unless Mary herself had been David's descendant . It may be added to this , that unless it had been a matter sufficiently well known and acknowledged , that Mary ...
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... throne of Israel , and heir to the domin- ion of the world promised unto Abraham . - Rom . iv . 13 . But Jesus of Nazarath had far higher claims to the domin- ions and power of David , and to the sovereignty of the world ; for he is the ...
... throne of Israel , and heir to the domin- ion of the world promised unto Abraham . - Rom . iv . 13 . But Jesus of Nazarath had far higher claims to the domin- ions and power of David , and to the sovereignty of the world ; for he is the ...
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... throne of the Divine Majesty , in the heavens , and investiture in the offices of Saviour , Sovereign , and Judge of the human race . Jesus announced that these offices were to be conferred on him , and , that he would ascend unto ...
... throne of the Divine Majesty , in the heavens , and investiture in the offices of Saviour , Sovereign , and Judge of the human race . Jesus announced that these offices were to be conferred on him , and , that he would ascend unto ...
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Page 241 - The various modes of worship, which prevailed in the Roman world, were all considered by the people, as equally true; by the philosopher, as equally false; and by the magistrate, as equally useful.
Page 42 - Jesus answered him, I spake openly to the world; I ever taught in the synagogue, and in the temple, whither the Jews always resort; and in secret have I said nothing. Why askest thou me ? ask them which heard me, what I have said unto them: behold, they know what I said.
Page 239 - And I saw, and behold a white horse: and he that sat on him had a bow; and a crown was given unto him: and he went forth conquering, and to conquer.
Page 13 - And the kingdom and dominion, and the greatness of the kingdom under the whole heaven, shall be given to the people of the saints of the Most High, whose kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and all dominions shall serve and obey him.
Page 16 - O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come? Bring forth therefore fruits meet for repentance; and think not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father; for I say unto you that God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham.
Page 45 - And he shall confirm the covenant with many for one week: and in the midst of the week he shall cause the sacrifice and the oblation to cease, and for the overspreading of abominations he shall make it desolate, even until the consummation, and that determined shall be poured upon the desolate.
Page 232 - For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ : whose end is destruction, whose God is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame, who mind earthly things.
Page 17 - What shall we do then? He answereth and saith unto them, He that hath two coats, let him impart to him that hath none; and he that hath meat, let him do likewise.
Page 16 - But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees come to his baptism, he said unto them, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come?
Page 37 - And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Juda, art not the least among the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come a Governor, that shall rule my people Israel.