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... attention which is due to the place , and to the office at least , if not to the abilities , of the Preacher . If these discourses have any merit , it is , that they contain in a narrow compass the instruction which I have myself ...
... attention which is due to the place , and to the office at least , if not to the abilities , of the Preacher . If these discourses have any merit , it is , that they contain in a narrow compass the instruction which I have myself ...
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... if the Bible were only to be considered as the work of man , it has still every claim to attention , from the beauty and simplicity of the histories it relates , the In the beginning was the Word; and the Word was with GOD; and the Word ...
... if the Bible were only to be considered as the work of man , it has still every claim to attention , from the beauty and simplicity of the histories it relates , the In the beginning was the Word; and the Word was with GOD; and the Word ...
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... attention the form of baptism in our book of common prayer , and to consider the solemn promise which was made in his name . A christening is too often con- sidered only as a feast , an occasion of mirth , and perhaps even of ...
... attention the form of baptism in our book of common prayer , and to consider the solemn promise which was made in his name . A christening is too often con- sidered only as a feast , an occasion of mirth , and perhaps even of ...
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... attention to the child , in case of the neglect or the death of those who ought to perform this duty . To all who may be present on this awful occasion , I beg leave to address myself as to Christians who are assembled , not merely to a ...
... attention to the child , in case of the neglect or the death of those who ought to perform this duty . To all who may be present on this awful occasion , I beg leave to address myself as to Christians who are assembled , not merely to a ...
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... attention to the advantages we derive from this merciful appointment of GOD , I will consider the LORD's day , first , as a day of rest and comfort ; and secondly , as a day of religious improvement ; and I will conclude with some ...
... attention to the advantages we derive from this merciful appointment of GOD , I will consider the LORD's day , first , as a day of rest and comfort ; and secondly , as a day of religious improvement ; and I will conclude with some ...
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Page 50 - And he took bread, and • gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body, which is given for you : This do in remembrance of me. Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new Testament in my blood, which is shed for you.
Page 241 - Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin that doth so easily beset us...
Page 205 - And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser : she was of a great age, and had lived with an...
Page 240 - ... they were stoned, they were sawn asunder, were tempted, were slain with the sword, they wandered about in sheep-skins and goat-skins, being destitute, afflicted, tormented, (of whom the world was not worthy,) they wandered in deserts, and in mountains, and in dens, and caves of the earth.
Page 99 - There the wicked cease from troubling; And there the weary are at rest. There the prisoners are at ease together ; They hear not the voice of the taskmaster.
Page 189 - Whatsoever is brought upon thee take cheerfully, and be patient when thou art changed to a low estate. For gold is tried in the fire, and acceptable men in the furnace of adversity.
Page 59 - To examine themselves,' whether they repent them truly of their former sins, stedfastly purposing to lead a new life ; have a lively Faith in God's mercy through Christ, with a thankful remembrance of His death; and be in charity with all men.
Page 46 - For unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but from him that hath not shall be taken away even that which he hath. And cast ye the unprofitable servant into outer darkness : there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
Page 156 - Remove far from me vanity and lies: give me neither poverty nor riches ; feed me with food convenient for me: lest I be full, and deny thee, and say, Who is the Lord? or lest I be poor, and steal, and take the name of my God in vain.
Page 199 - The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water; therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.