A Short and Easy Method with the Deists, where in the Certainty of the Christian Religion is Demonstrated by Infallible Proof, [from Four Rules which are Incompatible with Any Imposture that Ever Yet Has Been, Or Can Possibly Be] In a Letter to a FriendNew-York Protestant Episcopal Tract Society, 1830 - 40 pages |
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... become a strict observer of the course of life prescribed by that philosopher . The marvellous stories concerning him with which the book of PHILOSTRATUS is filled , are not only wholly un- supported by evidence , but in the highest ...
... become a strict observer of the course of life prescribed by that philosopher . The marvellous stories concerning him with which the book of PHILOSTRATUS is filled , are not only wholly un- supported by evidence , but in the highest ...
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... becomes a decisive and incontrovertible evidence of the truth of the fact . It is impossible that such an event did not take place . In this view , then , the continual commemora- tion of the death of Christ is , from age to age , a ...
... becomes a decisive and incontrovertible evidence of the truth of the fact . It is impossible that such an event did not take place . In this view , then , the continual commemora- tion of the death of Christ is , from age to age , a ...
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... becomes a trial of the state of our mind towards our Redeemer , a test of our affectionate remembrance of him , and an evidence of the warmth of our love to him . Judging by this test , is not , Christian reader , the true state of the ...
... becomes a trial of the state of our mind towards our Redeemer , a test of our affectionate remembrance of him , and an evidence of the warmth of our love to him . Judging by this test , is not , Christian reader , the true state of the ...
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... become a blessed habit , bringing along with it a most important train of consequences , full of benefit to them all their days . It is a turning point of your life .. Come to this table , and you are taking a most important step ...
... become a blessed habit , bringing along with it a most important train of consequences , full of benefit to them all their days . It is a turning point of your life .. Come to this table , and you are taking a most important step ...
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... become a worthy par- taker of the body and blood of Christ . Raise my mind from the cares and business of this world , to a serious consideration of heavenly things ; and be pleased to stir up in me pious thoughts and devout affections ...
... become a worthy par- taker of the body and blood of Christ . Raise my mind from the cares and business of this world , to a serious consideration of heavenly things ; and be pleased to stir up in me pious thoughts and devout affections ...
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Page 10 - And upon the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul preached unto them, (ready to depart on the morrow) and continued his speech until midnight.
Page 15 - But seek ye FIRST the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all other things shall be added unto you ? Dare you believe this promise or not ? I DARE : and will act accordingly, by God's assistance.
Page 3 - Majesty; beseeching Thee to inspire continually the universal Church with the spirit of truth, unity and concord : And grant, that all they that do confess Thy holy Name may agree in the truth of Thy holy Word, and live in unity, and godly love.
Page 27 - We have also a more sure word of prophecy ; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day-star arise in your hearts: knowing this first, that no prophecy of the Scripture is of any private interpretation.
Page 2 - Remember not, Lord, our offences, nor the offences of our forefathers ; neither take thou vengeance of our sins : spare us, good Lord, spare thy people, whom thou hast redeemed with thy most precious blood, and be not angry with us for ever.
Page 2 - Council, and to all that are put in authority under her, that they may truly and indifferently minister justice, to the punishment of wickedness and vice, and to the maintenance of Thy true religion, and virtue. Give grace, O heavenly Father, to all Bishops and Curates, that they may both by their life and doctrine set forth Thy true and lively Word, and rightly and duly administer Thy holy Sacraments : And to all Thy people...
Page 8 - And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart, 47 Praising God, and having favour with all the people.
Page 5 - The strengthening and refreshing of our souls by the Body and Blood of Christ, as our bodies are by the bread and wine.
Page 11 - And the Lord said unto the servant, Go out into the highways and hedges, and compel them to come in, that my house may be filled. For I say unto you, That none of those men which were bidden shall taste of my supper.
Page 5 - And it shall come to pass, when your children shall say unto you, What mean ye by this service? That ye shall say, It is the sacrifice of the LORD'S passover, who passed over the houses of the children of Israel in Egypt, when he smote the Egyptians, and delivered our houses.