An Historical Sketch of the First Church in Boston: From Its Formation to the Present Period. To which are Added Two Sermons, One on Leaving the Old, and the Other on Entering the New House of WorshipMunroe & Francis, 1812 - 256 pages |
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... England , they brought with them the patent , or charter , of the plantation . The members of this company were distinguished , among the settlers of the American wilderness , for piety , wealth , talents , and liberality . In principle ...
... England , they brought with them the patent , or charter , of the plantation . The members of this company were distinguished , among the settlers of the American wilderness , for piety , wealth , talents , and liberality . In principle ...
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... England . The following is the form of covenant , which was subscribed by the members . " In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ , and in obedience to his holy will and divine ordinance , " We , whose names are here underwritten , being ...
... England . The following is the form of covenant , which was subscribed by the members . " In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ , and in obedience to his holy will and divine ordinance , " We , whose names are here underwritten , being ...
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... England , where some of the emigrants were born , and whence they expected Mr. Cotton , a congregational minister of superlative worth . Early in 1631 , Mr. Wilson made a visit to England . On the morning of the 29 March , he had an ...
... England , where some of the emigrants were born , and whence they expected Mr. Cotton , a congregational minister of superlative worth . Early in 1631 , Mr. Wilson made a visit to England . On the morning of the 29 March , he had an ...
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... England . Probably the church did not now number more , than a hundred communicants . Four children were baptized in the first year , eleven in the second , three in the third , and four in that part of the fourth , which elapsed before ...
... England . Probably the church did not now number more , than a hundred communicants . Four children were baptized in the first year , eleven in the second , three in the third , and four in that part of the fourth , which elapsed before ...
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... England , had already filled the American settlements , and prepared him a most welcome reception . His abilities were considered , as common property ; and it was the immediate concern of the wise and good , where he should fix his ...
... England , had already filled the American settlements , and prepared him a most welcome reception . His abilities were considered , as common property ; and it was the immediate concern of the wise and good , where he should fix his ...
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Page 133 - Now the God of peace that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, make you perfect in every good work to do His will, working in you that which is well pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to "Whom be glory for ever and ever, amen
Page 205 - Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.
Page 167 - Now I beseech you, brethren, for the Lord Jesus Christ's sake, and for the love of the Spirit, that ye strive together with me in your prayers to God for me...
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Page 182 - Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life ? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away.
Page 231 - Unto a land flowing with milk and honey: for I will not go up in the midst of thee; for thou art a stiffnecked people: lest I consume thee in the way.
Page 133 - Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus Christ, that great Shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant...
Page 233 - LORD, I have loved the habitation of thy house, and the place where thine honour dwelleth.
Page 6 - District Clerk's Office. BE IT REMEMBERED, That on the seventh day of May, AD 1828, in the fifty-second year of the Independence of the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, SG Goodrich, of the said District, has deposited in this office the...
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