The Force of Truth: An Authentic NarrativeJ. Belcher, 1814 - 183 pages |
From inside the book
Results 1-5 of 8
Page 37
... opened the prayer book to turn to it : but ( accidentally shall I say , or providentially ? ) I opened upon the articles of religion ; and the eighth , respecting the authority and warrant of the Athanasian creed immediately engaged my ...
... opened the prayer book to turn to it : but ( accidentally shall I say , or providentially ? ) I opened upon the articles of religion ; and the eighth , respecting the authority and warrant of the Athanasian creed immediately engaged my ...
Page 59
... opened it , than I was struck with the origi- nality of the work , and the spirit and force of argument , wherewith it is written . This I speak merely as to his management of the subjects he treats of : for there are many things in it ...
... opened it , than I was struck with the origi- nality of the work , and the spirit and force of argument , wherewith it is written . This I speak merely as to his management of the subjects he treats of : for there are many things in it ...
Page 61
... opened a book , which treated of any thing besides religion . The first step I took , after this disengage- ment , was to keep common - place books : one I had for noting down remarkable pas- sages out of other authors ; and another for ...
... opened a book , which treated of any thing besides religion . The first step I took , after this disengage- ment , was to keep common - place books : one I had for noting down remarkable pas- sages out of other authors ; and another for ...
Page 62
... brethren , a bloody thought doth prove us murderers before him . we had never opened our mouth to utter any scandalous , offensive , or hurtful word , If the cry of our secret cogitations , is heard in 62 The Force of Truth :
... brethren , a bloody thought doth prove us murderers before him . we had never opened our mouth to utter any scandalous , offensive , or hurtful word , If the cry of our secret cogitations , is heard in 62 The Force of Truth :
Page 85
... opened it with great prejudice , because I understood the author was a dissenter . However , this book came with a blessing ; for , by perusing it , I at length perceived , that fallen man , both body and soul , is indeed carnal , and 8 ...
... opened it with great prejudice , because I understood the author was a dissenter . However , this book came with a blessing ; for , by perusing it , I at length perceived , that fallen man , both body and soul , is indeed carnal , and 8 ...
Other editions - View all
Common terms and phrases
acquaintance arguments Arian Arminian attention began believe Bible Bishop Burnet bless Calvinists candour cause cerning character christian church of England concerning conscience consider contempt controversy conviction convinced creed declared delusion despised dili diligent discourse divine duty earnest effect embrace endeavoured engaged enthusiasm eternal faith favour fear foolishness give glory God's gospel grace hath hitherto Holy Ghost Holy Spirit inquiry after truth Jesus Christ knew knowledge lected live Lord manner matter meditating ment mercy Metho Methodist mind ministry nature neglect never objections opinion perceived person perusal pray prayer preach prejudice pride promises proud reason religion religious repent rienced salvation Satan scheme of doctrine Scrip Scriptures seeking sentiments sermons sins Socinian soul speak taught teaching thee things THOMAS SCOTT thou hast thought tions trines true trust tures understanding unto wherein whilst whole wicked wisdom word word of God
Popular passages
Page 151 - My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee, so that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding; yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding ; if thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures ; then shalt thou understand the fear of the Lord, and find the knowledge of God.
Page 19 - PRAISE the LORD, O my soul ; and all that is within me, praise his holy Name. Praise the LORD, O my soul , and forget not all his benefits : Who forgiveth all thy sin, and healeth all thine infirmities ; Who saveth thy life from destruction, and crowneth thee with mercy and loving-kindness ; Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things, making thee young and lusty as an eagle.
Page 94 - I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot : I would thou wert cold or hot. So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spew thee out of my mouth.
Page 90 - If ye were of the world, the world would love his own; but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you.
Page 52 - Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed: feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind ; neither as being lords over God's heritage, but being ensamples to the flock. And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.
Page 91 - Blessed are they that have been persecuted for righteousness" sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are ye when men shall reproach you, and persecute you, and say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.
Page 180 - And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this time ; when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee.
Page 42 - Trust in the Lord with all thine heart, and lean not to thine own understanding ; in all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
Page 51 - Wherefore I take you to record this day, that I am pure from the blood of all men : For I have not shunned to declare unto you all the counsel of God.
Page 121 - Then will I tell to sinners round, What a dear Saviour I have found; I'll point to thy redeeming blood, And say, "Behold the way to God.