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... extend to others . Whenever , therefore , there are portions of the Scripture , apparently involving consequences di- rectly at variance with the inductions of our reason , before we can determine in what respect they were intended to ...
... extend to others . Whenever , therefore , there are portions of the Scripture , apparently involving consequences di- rectly at variance with the inductions of our reason , before we can determine in what respect they were intended to ...
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... times did these still appear to be proscribed by her , that we find her extending her displeasure through the medium of her apostles , to personal ornaments and modes of dress * . These 34 [ Chap . III . THE SPIRIT AND CONSTITUTION.
... times did these still appear to be proscribed by her , that we find her extending her displeasure through the medium of her apostles , to personal ornaments and modes of dress * . These 34 [ Chap . III . THE SPIRIT AND CONSTITUTION.
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... extended much beyond the limits within which the ad- vocates of this opinion would restrain its appli- cation . To give to this direction of our opulence its perfection , as a part of moral discipline , it must be the exception , not ...
... extended much beyond the limits within which the ad- vocates of this opinion would restrain its appli- cation . To give to this direction of our opulence its perfection , as a part of moral discipline , it must be the exception , not ...
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... extended , na- ture from their bearing on the welfare of society at large , and because they afford , as it were , a station from which we may descry the fortunes of our country , as they , in a peculiar manner , seem involved in the ...
... extended , na- ture from their bearing on the welfare of society at large , and because they afford , as it were , a station from which we may descry the fortunes of our country , as they , in a peculiar manner , seem involved in the ...
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... extend only to that portion of its pro- gress in which society is placed betwixt the rudeness of habit , and imperfect developement both of the intellectual and moral powers , which equally preclude the reception of her doctrines and ...
... extend only to that portion of its pro- gress in which society is placed betwixt the rudeness of habit , and imperfect developement both of the intellectual and moral powers , which equally preclude the reception of her doctrines and ...
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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...