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Our general aim therefore in this Undertaking , was , not to gratify this or that Party , in any their unreasonable demands ; but to do that , which to our belt understandings we conceived might moft tend to the preservation of peace ...
Our general aim therefore in this Undertaking , was , not to gratify this or that Party , in any their unreasonable demands ; but to do that , which to our belt understandings we conceived might moft tend to the preservation of peace ...
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To give light to them that fit in darkness , and in the shadow of death : and to guide our feet into the way of peace . Glory be to the Father , and to the Son. PA RA PHRASE . 5. That the merciful promises made by God to our forefathers ...
To give light to them that fit in darkness , and in the shadow of death : and to guide our feet into the way of peace . Glory be to the Father , and to the Son. PA RA PHRASE . 5. That the merciful promises made by God to our forefathers ...
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Give peace in our time , O Lord . ... We apply to thee , o God , after the example of the virtuous princes of the paft ages , Solomon , Hezekiah , Jofiah , to give us peace and tranquillity , during our existence upon earth .
Give peace in our time , O Lord . ... We apply to thee , o God , after the example of the virtuous princes of the paft ages , Solomon , Hezekiah , Jofiah , to give us peace and tranquillity , during our existence upon earth .
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God , who art the author of peace , and lover of concord , in knowledge of whom standeth our eternal life , whole service is perfect freedom ; Defend us thy humble fervants in all assaults of our enemies ; that we surely trusting in thy ...
God , who art the author of peace , and lover of concord , in knowledge of whom standeth our eternal life , whole service is perfect freedom ; Defend us thy humble fervants in all assaults of our enemies ; that we surely trusting in thy ...
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ORD , now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace : according to thy word . 2. For mine eyes have seen : thy salvation . 3. Which thou hast prepared : before the face of all people ; 4. To be a light to lighten the Gentiles : and to be ...
ORD , now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace : according to thy word . 2. For mine eyes have seen : thy salvation . 3. Which thou hast prepared : before the face of all people ; 4. To be a light to lighten the Gentiles : and to be ...
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Page 216 - My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.
Page 163 - Now when the apostles which were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent unto them Peter and John: who, when they were come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Ghost: for as yet he was fallen upon none of them; only they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. Then laid they their hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost.
Page 87 - But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying : — " Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife : for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost.
Page 161 - But that the world may know that I love the Father ; and as the Father gave me commandment, even so I do. Arise, let us go hence.
Page 187 - And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, and with a loud voice glorified God, and fell down on his face at his feet, giving him thanks : and he was a Samaritan.
Page 225 - But ye shall not be so: but he that is greatest among you, let him be as the younger; and he that is chief, as he that doth serve.
Page 92 - For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office ; so we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another.
Page 126 - And Pilate answered, and said again unto them, What will ye then that I shall do unto him whom ye call the King of the Jews? And they cried out again, Crucify him. Then Pilate said unto them. Why, what evil hath he done ? And they cried out the more exceedingly, Crucify, him.
Page 575 - O come hither, and hearken, all ye that fear God : and I will tell you what he hath done for my soul.
Page 198 - But forasmuch as he had not to pay, his lord commanded him to be sold, and his wife and children, and all that he had, and payment to be made.