Sermons on Various Important Subjects: Written Partly on Sundry of the More Difficult Passages in the Sacred VolumeThis intriguing collection of sermons provides a compelling insight into the religious thoughts and beliefs of the time, as they were expressed in 1803. Lee's insightful and eloquent writings offer practical guidance, spiritual wisdom, and profound reflections on key topics, making this work valuable for religious readers seeking more profound understanding and inspiration. |
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... sent forth to propagate the religion of Christ, were such as human wisdom would have judged very unsuitable. Twelve poor, despised, illiterate men, were called to be apostles; —most of them were fishermen. One was a publican; a ...
... sent forth to propagate the religion of Christ, were such as human wisdom would have judged very unsuitable. Twelve poor, despised, illiterate men, were called to be apostles; —most of them were fishermen. One was a publican; a ...
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... Pentecost , every man in his own tongue ! Therefore were they amazed , and convinced that the apostles were sent of God and that the gospel was of heavenly derivation . Those heralds of gospel grace were also inspired with courage.
... Pentecost , every man in his own tongue ! Therefore were they amazed , and convinced that the apostles were sent of God and that the gospel was of heavenly derivation . Those heralds of gospel grace were also inspired with courage.
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... sent. This had never been done had not God been with them; for none of the advantages possessed by their enemies were neglected. The first effects of enmity to Christianity were directed against Christ's person. He had been some time ...
... sent. This had never been done had not God been with them; for none of the advantages possessed by their enemies were neglected. The first effects of enmity to Christianity were directed against Christ's person. He had been some time ...
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... sent. The gospel offers salvation to the unlearned, equally as to the learned— should be expressed, therefore, in language easy to be understood. Had the apostles and evangelists used the abstruse language of the schoolmen, to many they ...
... sent. The gospel offers salvation to the unlearned, equally as to the learned— should be expressed, therefore, in language easy to be understood. Had the apostles and evangelists used the abstruse language of the schoolmen, to many they ...
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... sent away into everlasting punishment. Such interesting truths, those ministers of Christ laid before mankind, and left with them for their consideration. But they used no rhetoric to impress them. Neither did they appeal to the ...
... sent away into everlasting punishment. Such interesting truths, those ministers of Christ laid before mankind, and left with them for their consideration. But they used no rhetoric to impress them. Neither did they appeal to the ...
Contents
SERMON VI | |
SERMON IX | |
SERMON X | |
SERMON XI | |
SERMON XIII | |
SERMON XV | |
SERMON XVII | |
SERMON XIX | |
SERMON XX | |
SERMON XXII | |
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