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... expression of her wishes , as they are repugnant to the uniform tenour of her spirit . In following out the reasoning by which this is made apparent , it is to be kept in view , that the office of Revelation , in the enlightening of ...
... expression of her wishes , as they are repugnant to the uniform tenour of her spirit . In following out the reasoning by which this is made apparent , it is to be kept in view , that the office of Revelation , in the enlightening of ...
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... expression from the prophet , that there should be in him no form nor comeliness that he might be desired . It was requisite that he should not exercise a directing influence , a personal control , over the private fortunes , or over ...
... expression from the prophet , that there should be in him no form nor comeliness that he might be desired . It was requisite that he should not exercise a directing influence , a personal control , over the private fortunes , or over ...
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... expression , he was not to be a judge , nor a divider over them . On the principle , that in the government of God , there can be no unnecessary suspension of its general laws , supernatural agency is never introduced , where natural is ...
... expression , he was not to be a judge , nor a divider over them . On the principle , that in the government of God , there can be no unnecessary suspension of its general laws , supernatural agency is never introduced , where natural is ...
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... to force compliance with their wishes , while their tenets were adopted in opposition to the efforts of those who were possessed of both , according to the strong expression of the apostle , it 14 [ Chap . II . THE SPIRIT AND CONSTITUTION.
... to force compliance with their wishes , while their tenets were adopted in opposition to the efforts of those who were possessed of both , according to the strong expression of the apostle , it 14 [ Chap . II . THE SPIRIT AND CONSTITUTION.
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rev. Charles Mackie. according to the strong expression of the apostle , it was thus to be made apparent to the world , that although the treasure was in earthen vessels , the power and excellency of the working were of God . When we ...
rev. Charles Mackie. according to the strong expression of the apostle , it was thus to be made apparent to the world , that although the treasure was in earthen vessels , the power and excellency of the working were of God . When we ...
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Page 30 - If we have sown unto you spiritual things, is it a great thing if we shall reap your carnal things?
Page ii - But Jesus called them to him, and saith unto them, "Ye know that they which are accounted to rule over the Gentiles exercise lordship over them ; and their great ones exercise authority upon them. But so shall it not be among you: but whosoever will be great among you, shall be your minister: and whosoever of you will be the chiefest, shall be servant of all. For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.
Page ii - And again I say unto you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
Page 31 - Do ye not know that they which minister about holy things live of the things of the temple ? and they which wait at the altar are partakers with the altar ? Even so hath the Lord ordained that they which preach the Gospel should live of the Gospel.
Page 255 - Dominions ; that all things may be so ordered and settled by their endeavours, upon the best and surest foundations, that peace and happiness, truth and justice, religion and piety, may be established among us for all generations.
Page 44 - We bless thee for our creation, preservation, and all the blessings of this life ; but, above all, for thine inestimable love in the redemption of the world by our Lord Jesus Christ ; for the means of grace, and for the hope of glory.
Page 214 - For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine ; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears ; And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables.
Page 13 - For from the rising of the sun even unto the going down of the same, my name shall be great among the gentiles, and in every place incense shall be offered unto my name, and a pure offering: for my name shall be great among the heathen, saith the Lord of hosts.
Page v - Verily, verily, I say unto thee, We speak that we do know, and testify that we have seen ; and ye receive not our witness. If I have told you earthly things, and ye believe not, how shall ye believe, if I tell you of heavenly things?
Page 180 - That it may please thee to give to all thy people increase of grace to hear meekly thy Word, and to receive it with pure affection, and to bring forth the fruits of the Spirit...