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... That is not the language of wisdom . The book claims its origin from God ; and its object is to teach you how to serve him , and how to attain the highest felicity . " But I G an sure it is not true . " Millions have INTRODUCTION CHAPTER.
... That is not the language of wisdom . The book claims its origin from God ; and its object is to teach you how to serve him , and how to attain the highest felicity . " But I G an sure it is not true . " Millions have INTRODUCTION CHAPTER.
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... fact , and the mul- titude of idolaters in every heathen land pro- claims the necessity of a divine revelation . To alledge that SOCRATES and PLATO by the strength of reason discovered many noble prin- ciples of religious.
... fact , and the mul- titude of idolaters in every heathen land pro- claims the necessity of a divine revelation . To alledge that SOCRATES and PLATO by the strength of reason discovered many noble prin- ciples of religious.
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... claims of the numerous can- didates . " This , however , is no such Hercu- lean labor as you imagine . The thing ... claim of universality ; nor has its claim been ever formally contradict- ed since.
... claims of the numerous can- didates . " This , however , is no such Hercu- lean labor as you imagine . The thing ... claim of universality ; nor has its claim been ever formally contradict- ed since.
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David Bogue. nor has its claim been ever formally contradict- ed since . About six centuries after Christ , Mahomet arose . He did not deny the divine mission of Jesus of Nazareth . He spoke of him in high terms of respect : but he said ...
David Bogue. nor has its claim been ever formally contradict- ed since . About six centuries after Christ , Mahomet arose . He did not deny the divine mission of Jesus of Nazareth . He spoke of him in high terms of respect : but he said ...
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... claims to itself the exclusive prero- gative of conducting the children of men to eternal blessedness . Such as refuse its divine authority , it charges with the heinous crime of shutting the door of mercy against themselves , and ...
... claims to itself the exclusive prero- gative of conducting the children of men to eternal blessedness . Such as refuse its divine authority , it charges with the heinous crime of shutting the door of mercy against themselves , and ...
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Page ix - And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient, in meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God, peradventure, will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth...
Page 289 - I am not ashamed ; for I know whom I have believed, and I am persuaded that He is able to keep that which I have committed to him against that day.
Page 260 - For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: (for the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ ; and having in a readiness to revenge all disobedience, when your obedience is fulfilled.
Page 75 - Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbor, and hate thine enemy. But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you and persecute you...
Page xii - I have sworn by myself, The word is gone out of my mouth in righteousness, and shall not return, That unto me every knee shall bow, Every tongue shall swear. Surely, shall one say, in the Lord have I righteousness and strength: Even to him shall men come; And all that are incensed against him shall beashamed. In the Lord shall all the seed of Israel be justified, and shall glory.
Page 137 - And if I have done well, and as is fitting the story, it is that which I desired : but if slenderly and meanly, it is that which I could attain unto.
Page 9 - He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life : but he that believeth not the Son shall not see life ; but the wrath of God abideth on him.
Page 113 - I have been in the deep ; in journeyings often, in perils of waters, in perils of robbers, in perils by mine own countrymen, in perils by the heathen, in perils in the city, in perils in the wilderness, in perils in the sea, in perils among false brethren ; in weariness and painfulness, in watchings often, in hunger and thirst, in fastings often, in cold and nakedness.
Page 128 - For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
Page 142 - O prophet, I am the man : whosoever rises against thee, I will dash out his teeth, tear out his eyes, break his legs, rip up his belly. O prophet, I will be thy vizir over them.