Theology: Explained and Defended, in a Series of Sermons, Volume 1S. Converse, 1825 |
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... it is be- lieved , that few persons have possessed a more extensive or accu- rate acquaintance with either of these sciences . This domestic education rendered him fond of home and of the company LIFE OF THE AUTHOR . 5.
... it is be- lieved , that few persons have possessed a more extensive or accu- rate acquaintance with either of these sciences . This domestic education rendered him fond of home and of the company LIFE OF THE AUTHOR . 5.
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... possessed for the instruction and govern- ment of youth were now called into full exercise . A thorough reformation in the system of discipline was early commenced , and accomplished with as much expedition as the nature of the case ...
... possessed for the instruction and govern- ment of youth were now called into full exercise . A thorough reformation in the system of discipline was early commenced , and accomplished with as much expedition as the nature of the case ...
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... possessed in a more emi- nent degree . His decision and inflexibility to his purpose cannot be surpassed . At the commencement of his presidency , the professorship of theology was vacant . The Corporation proposed to appoint him , in ...
... possessed in a more emi- nent degree . His decision and inflexibility to his purpose cannot be surpassed . At the commencement of his presidency , the professorship of theology was vacant . The Corporation proposed to appoint him , in ...
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... possessed of more knowledge , general and local , of the religious state and interests of the country , than almost any other man ; and , by the aid of this knowledge , he was able to originate , and still oftener to aid , the execution ...
... possessed of more knowledge , general and local , of the religious state and interests of the country , than almost any other man ; and , by the aid of this knowledge , he was able to originate , and still oftener to aid , the execution ...
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... possessed every characteristic of animated and powerful eloquence . Many instances of its effects upon large audiences are remembered , and might easily be mentioned , which were most striking proofs of its power over the feelings and ...
... possessed every characteristic of animated and powerful eloquence . Many instances of its effects upon large audiences are remembered , and might easily be mentioned , which were most striking proofs of its power over the feelings and ...
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Page 329 - And God created great whales, and every living creature that moveth, which the waters brought forth abundantly, after their kind, and every winged fowl after his kind : and God saw that it was good.
Page 467 - Let not thine heart decline to her ways, go not astray in her paths. For she hath cast down many wounded : yea, many strong men have been slain by her. Her house is the way to hell, going down to the chambers of death.
Page 520 - But Jesus did not commit himself unto them, because he knew all men, and needed not that any should testify of man, for he knew what was in man.
Page 467 - The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.
Page 213 - Bless ye the Lord, all ye his hosts; ye ministers of his, that do his pleasure.
Page 173 - Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth He any man. But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed. Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death.
Page 512 - BEHOLD, I will send my messenger, and he shall prepare the way before me : and the Lord, whom ye seek, shall suddenly come to his temple; even the messenger of the covenant, whom ye delight in; behold, he shall come, saith the Lord of hosts.
Page 525 - Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.
Page 525 - And behold, they brought to him a man sick of the palsy, lying on a bed. And Jesus seeing their faith, said unto the sick of the palsy ; Son, be of good cheer ; thy sins be forgiven thee.
Page 517 - I was in the Spirit on the Lord's day; and heard behind me a great voice, as of a trumpet, saying; I am Alpha and Omega, the first and the last...