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injures those who are the objects of it , as well as bears an unfavourable aspect
on the interests of christianity more at large . Such are the effects of the wisdom of
this world , when it is put in the place of fincerity , and a regard to the plain truth ...
injures those who are the objects of it , as well as bears an unfavourable aspect
on the interests of christianity more at large . Such are the effects of the wisdom of
this world , when it is put in the place of fincerity , and a regard to the plain truth ...
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It requires indeed a proper degree of christian zeal ; but the object is worthy of it .
The example has been already set in Scotland , where it was least of all to be
expected ; and the success has been such as should abundantly encourage
fimilar ...
It requires indeed a proper degree of christian zeal ; but the object is worthy of it .
The example has been already set in Scotland , where it was least of all to be
expected ; and the success has been such as should abundantly encourage
fimilar ...
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rejoice that , upon every occasion of thy gracious intercourse with mankind , thou
hast represented thyself to us as the proper object of our reverence , love , and
confidence ; as a being cf boundless goodness , and the greatest compassion to
...
rejoice that , upon every occasion of thy gracious intercourse with mankind , thou
hast represented thyself to us as the proper object of our reverence , love , and
confidence ; as a being cf boundless goodness , and the greatest compassion to
...
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If we consider the object of Christ ' s mission , and the beings , whom it respected
, viz . the race of man , we cannot but think that there must have : been a greater '
propriety , and use , in the appointment of a mere man to that office .
If we consider the object of Christ ' s mission , and the beings , whom it respected
, viz . the race of man , we cannot but think that there must have : been a greater '
propriety , and use , in the appointment of a mere man to that office .
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Had Christ been considered as God , or the maker of the world under God , in the
early ages of the church , he would naturally have been the pro . per object of
prayer to christians ; nay , more so than God the Father , with whom , on the ...
Had Christ been considered as God , or the maker of the world under God , in the
early ages of the church , he would naturally have been the pro . per object of
prayer to christians ; nay , more so than God the Father , with whom , on the ...
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Page 163 - Where is boasting then? It is excluded. By what law? Of works? Nay; but by the law of faith. Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.
Page 149 - I pray for them ; I pray not for the world, but for them which thou hast given me ; for they are thine. And all mine are thine, and thine are mine ; and I am glorified in them.
Page 125 - That was the true light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world. He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not.
Page 193 - But of that day and that hour, knoweth no man, no, not the angels which are in heaven, neither the Son, but the Father.
Page 146 - For, behold, I create new heavens and a new earth: and the former shall not be remembered, nor come into mind. But be ye glad and rejoice for ever in that which I create: for, behold, I create Jerusalem a rejoicing, and her people a joy.
Page 96 - I am come in my Father's name, and ye receive me not: if another shall come in his own name, him ye will receive.
Page 95 - It is written in the prophets, And they shall be all taught of God. Every man therefore that hath heard, and hath learned of the Father, cometh unto me.
Page 149 - Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot: who verily was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you, who by him do believe in God, that raised him up from the dead, and gave him glory; that your faith and hope might be in God.
Page 194 - For he hath put all things under his feet! "But when he saith all things are put under him, it is manifest that he is excepted which did put all things under him.
Page 102 - Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be. So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God.
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| Title | Three Tracts |
| Author | Joseph Priestley |
| Published | 1791 |
| Original from | the University of Michigan |
| Digitized | 13 Jun 2007 |
| Length | 214 pages |
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