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... live . And it might seem at first sight as if the apostle's precept had no longer any application to his readers , when the world with whom they hold commerce has adopted the faith in Christ . But it is known too well to require proof ...
... live . And it might seem at first sight as if the apostle's precept had no longer any application to his readers , when the world with whom they hold commerce has adopted the faith in Christ . But it is known too well to require proof ...
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... live in a state in which we can point to one part of the community , and say , Those are heathens , with them I am to hold no communion ; yet in endeavouring to avoid the conta- mination of the evil opinions and practices of the world ...
... live in a state in which we can point to one part of the community , and say , Those are heathens , with them I am to hold no communion ; yet in endeavouring to avoid the conta- mination of the evil opinions and practices of the world ...
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... live with at hermit's devotion to God . It is e easy enough to draw upon one's self perse- cution , but then only can we be said to be persecuted for righteousness sake when we withdraw ourselves from all persecution as much as possible ...
... live with at hermit's devotion to God . It is e easy enough to draw upon one's self perse- cution , but then only can we be said to be persecuted for righteousness sake when we withdraw ourselves from all persecution as much as possible ...
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Charles Girdlestone. conduct and pronouncing sentence on the salvation of those amongst whom we live , our brethren in kindred , in society , in na- tion , or in religion . We may hate sin , but we must not presume to cast the first ...
Charles Girdlestone. conduct and pronouncing sentence on the salvation of those amongst whom we live , our brethren in kindred , in society , in na- tion , or in religion . We may hate sin , but we must not presume to cast the first ...
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... live in and the society in which we are born a distinct party consisting purely of God's faithful servants , for we cannot ascertain which now are they , nor if we could , should we be secure of their con- tinuance Communion of saints . 65.
... live in and the society in which we are born a distinct party consisting purely of God's faithful servants , for we cannot ascertain which now are they , nor if we could , should we be secure of their con- tinuance Communion of saints . 65.
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Page 23 - For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.
Page 70 - And not holding the Head, from which all the body by joints and bands having nourishment ministered, and knit together, increaseth with the increase of God.
Page 4 - And doubtless the answer of every serious and reflecting mind must be, that in " pure and undefiled religion ;" in " loving the Lord our God with all our heart, with all our mind, with all our soul, and with all our strength...
Page 148 - Behold, thou hast made my days as it were a span long : and mine age is even as nothing in respect of thee ; and verily every man living is altogether vanity.
Page 80 - Let not then your good be evil spoken of: for the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost. For he that in these things serveth Christ is acceptable to God, and approved of men.
Page 131 - WE therefore commit his body to the deep, to be turned into corruption, looking for the resurrection of the body, (when the sea shall give up her dead...
Page 148 - From lightning and tempest; from plague, pestilence, and famine ; from battle and murder, and from sudden death, Good Lord, deliver us.
Page 97 - He is always unsatisfied in his own conduct, resolutions, and counsels. 9. He is a great lover of good men, and a praiser of wise men, and a censurer of no man. 10. He is modest in his speech, and reserved in his laughter.
Page 117 - Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name ? and in thy name have cast out devils ? and in thy name have done many wonderful works ? " And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you : depart from me, ye that work iniquity.
Page 96 - He does not pertinaciously pursue the choice of his own will, but in all things lets God choose for him, and his superiors in those things which concern them. 3. He does not murmur against commands.