Essays on the Most Important Subjects in Religion: With The Force of Truth;an Authentic Narrative1828 |
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... speak ; for the scrip- tures were not written to render us exact philoso- phers , or to instruct us in ancient history and geo- graphy , but to make us wise unto salvation . Nor do the few immaterial mistakes which , in a long course of ...
... speak ; for the scrip- tures were not written to render us exact philoso- phers , or to instruct us in ancient history and geo- graphy , but to make us wise unto salvation . Nor do the few immaterial mistakes which , in a long course of ...
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... speaking in a manner worthy of himself - with simplicity , majesty , and authority . His character , as there delineated , comprises all possible excel- lency , without any intermixture ; his laws and ordinances accord to his ...
... speaking in a manner worthy of himself - with simplicity , majesty , and authority . His character , as there delineated , comprises all possible excel- lency , without any intermixture ; his laws and ordinances accord to his ...
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... speak truth , show mercy , exercise mutual forgiveness , follow after peace , bridle their appe- tites and passions , and lead a sober , righteous , and godly life Murders , wars , bitter contentions , cruel oppressions , and ...
... speak truth , show mercy , exercise mutual forgiveness , follow after peace , bridle their appe- tites and passions , and lead a sober , righteous , and godly life Murders , wars , bitter contentions , cruel oppressions , and ...
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... speak of any doctrine contained in them as false , or doubtful , because it is not coincident with our reasonings or concep- tions . Surely , a small portion of modesty and humility might suffice to induce our confession , that we are ...
... speak of any doctrine contained in them as false , or doubtful , because it is not coincident with our reasonings or concep- tions . Surely , a small portion of modesty and humility might suffice to induce our confession , that we are ...
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... among those that profess to believe it to be his word . Doth he then speak from heaven to us sinners about the way of eternal salvation ; and shall we refuse to hear his gracious words ? Does he give 26 ON THE IMPORTANCE.
... among those that profess to believe it to be his word . Doth he then speak from heaven to us sinners about the way of eternal salvation ; and shall we refuse to hear his gracious words ? Does he give 26 ON THE IMPORTANCE.
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Page 95 - But it is good to be zealously affected always in a good thing, and not only when I am present with you.
Page 76 - If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children : how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him?
Page 23 - My doctrine is not mine, but his that sent me. If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself.
Page 42 - That which hath been is now; and that which is to be hath already been; and God requireth that which is past.
Page 265 - Godliness is profitable for all things; having the promise of the life that now is, as well as of that which is to come.
Page 28 - Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock over which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.
Page 70 - For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have had our conversation in the world, and more abundantly to you-ward.
Page 42 - The thing that hath been, it is that which shall be; and that which is done is that which shall be done: and there is no new thing under the sun. Is there any thing whereof it may be said, See, this is new ? it hath been already of old time, which was before us.
Page 223 - Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit unto unfeigned love of the brethren, see that ye love one another with a pure heart fervently...
Page 115 - And he said unto me; It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely ; he that overcometh shall inherit all things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son.