The Christian Library: A Reprint of Popular Religious Works, Volume 7Thomas George, Jr., 1836 |
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... Christian bodies not already noticed . Little direct impres- sion has yet been made in Egypt by the mission- aries , either upon the Mussulmans or nominal Christians , but schools are established , many pri- vate conversations have been ...
... Christian bodies not already noticed . Little direct impres- sion has yet been made in Egypt by the mission- aries , either upon the Mussulmans or nominal Christians , but schools are established , many pri- vate conversations have been ...
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... Christian church . Not far from the Jaffa gate is a pool of water which dries up in summer . There is always to be seen a number of Jews , particularly females , seated near it . I inquired the reason from a Jew , but he would give me ...
... Christian church . Not far from the Jaffa gate is a pool of water which dries up in summer . There is always to be seen a number of Jews , particularly females , seated near it . I inquired the reason from a Jew , but he would give me ...
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... Christians were never pre- vented from living within the city , even when the severest edicts were issued against the Jews . On the other hand , we know that the city was entire- ly destroyed by Titus ; and it would appear that the ...
... Christians were never pre- vented from living within the city , even when the severest edicts were issued against the Jews . On the other hand , we know that the city was entire- ly destroyed by Titus ; and it would appear that the ...
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... Christian , and regards them both as in- truders upon the soil given to his own nation by God . The Mussulman , with a consciousness of greater political dignity , and with a supposed free- dom from the degrading superstitions that the ...
... Christian , and regards them both as in- truders upon the soil given to his own nation by God . The Mussulman , with a consciousness of greater political dignity , and with a supposed free- dom from the degrading superstitions that the ...
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... Christianity , they may be lineally descended , by not more than one remove , from the trees that here flourished when Christ trod upon the same spot . In this direction David retired from the city on the rebellion of Absalom , with the ...
... Christianity , they may be lineally descended , by not more than one remove , from the trees that here flourished when Christ trod upon the same spot . In this direction David retired from the city on the rebellion of Absalom , with the ...
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Page 37 - And he answered and said unto them, I tell you that, if these should hold their peace, the stones would immediately cry out.
Page 87 - So the servants of the householder came and said unto him; Sir, didst not thou sow good seed in thy field ? from whence then hath it tares ? He said unto them; An enemy hath done this.
Page 52 - For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities ; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
Page 49 - For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance ; as ye know what manner of men we were among you for your sake.
Page 110 - And he charged them that they should tell no man : but the more he charged them, so much the more a great deal they published it; 37 And were beyond measure astonished, saying, He hath done all things well : he maketh both the deaf to hear, and the dumb to speak.
Page 52 - And it came to pass in those days, that he went out into a mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God.
Page 69 - For the land, whither thou goest in to possess it, is not as the land of Egypt, from whence ye came out, where thou sowedst thy seed, and wateredst it with thy foot, as a garden of herbs...
Page 70 - For the children of Israel shall abide many days without a king, and without a prince, and without a sacrifice, and without an image, and without an ephod, and without teraphim: afterward shall the children of Israel return, and seek the Lord their God, and David their king; and shall fear the Lord and his goodness in the latter days.
Page 32 - Well ; because of unbelief they were broken off, and thou standest by faith. Be not high-minded, but fear : for if God spared not the natural branches, take heed lest He also spare not thee.
Page 25 - In that day shall Israel be the third with Egypt and with Assyria, even a blessing in the midst of the land : whom the Lord of Hosts shall bless, saying, " Blessed be Egypt my people, and Assyria the work of my hands, and Israel mine inheritance.