Letters of the Rev. S. Rutherford: With an Introductory EssayW. Collins, 1827 - 342 pages |
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... never disjoined . Now there are two ways in which things may be conjoined , namely , by arbitrary connection , and by natural con- nection . As an instance of the first , we may take the obligation under which a man lies to take cer ...
... never disjoined . Now there are two ways in which things may be conjoined , namely , by arbitrary connection , and by natural con- nection . As an instance of the first , we may take the obligation under which a man lies to take cer ...
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... never knew before , that his love was in such a measure . If he leaves me , he leaves me in pain , and sick of love , and yet my sickness is my life and health . I have a fire within me ; I defy all the devils in hell , and all the ...
... never knew before , that his love was in such a measure . If he leaves me , he leaves me in pain , and sick of love , and yet my sickness is my life and health . I have a fire within me ; I defy all the devils in hell , and all the ...
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... these meetings , & c . but Guthrie and his adherents opposing this , Mr. Rutherford , who was never much disposed to speak in judicatories , threw in this syllogism , " What the Scriptures do warrant , no assembly may dis- annul 40.
... these meetings , & c . but Guthrie and his adherents opposing this , Mr. Rutherford , who was never much disposed to speak in judicatories , threw in this syllogism , " What the Scriptures do warrant , no assembly may dis- annul 40.
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... never win there , hell was too good for him . " Burleigh said , “ I wish I were as sure of heaven as he is ; I would think myself happy to get a grip of his sleeve to haul me in . " See Walker's Rem . page 171 . This Testimony , and ...
... never win there , hell was too good for him . " Burleigh said , “ I wish I were as sure of heaven as he is ; I would think myself happy to get a grip of his sleeve to haul me in . " See Walker's Rem . page 171 . This Testimony , and ...
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... Never believe that your tender - hearted Sa- viour , who knows the weakness of your constitution , will mix that cup with one drachm weight of poison ; drink then with the patience of the saints , and the God of patience bless your ...
... Never believe that your tender - hearted Sa- viour , who knows the weakness of your constitution , will mix that cup with one drachm weight of poison ; drink then with the patience of the saints , and the God of patience bless your ...
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Page vii - And ought not this woman, being a daughter of Abraham, whom Satan hath bound, lo, these eighteen years, be loosed from this bond on the sabbath day...
Page v - Jesus arose and followed him, and so did his disciples. (And behold, a woman, which was diseased with an issue of blood twelve years, came behind him, and touched the hem of his garment : For she said within herself, if I may but touch his garment, I shall be whole.
Page 61 - Therefore say, Thus saith the Lord God ; Although I have cast them far off among the heathen, and although I have scattered them among the countries, yet will I be to them as a little sanctuary in the countries where they shall come.
Page 367 - And I beheld, and I heard the voice of many angels round about the throne and the beasts and the elders: and the number of them was ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands; saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing.
Page v - And whithersoever he entered, into villages, or cities, or country, they laid the sick in the streets, and besought him that they might touch if it were but the border of his garment: and as many as touched him were made whole.
Page 359 - Thy words were found, and I did eat them ; and thy word was unto me the joy and rejoicing of mine heart: for I am called by thy name, O Lord God of Hosts.
Page 369 - In that day shall there be a highway out of Egypt to Assyria, and the Assyrian shall come into Egypt, and the Egyptian into Assyria, and the Egyptians shall serve with the Assyrians. 24 In that day shall Israel be the third with Egypt and with Assyria, even a blessing in the midst of the land : 25 Whom the LORD of hosts shall bless, saying, Blessed be Egypt my people, and Assyria the work of my hands, and Israel mine inheritance.
Page 79 - I beheld, and lo ! a great multitude, which no man can number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues...
Page 369 - And the inhabitants of one city shall go to another, saying, Let us go speedily to pray before the Lord, And to seek the Lord of hosts: I will go also.
Page 353 - Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and our Father ; 4 Knowing, brethren beloved, your election of God.