The Christian Library: A Reprint of Popular Religious Works, Volume 7Thomas George, Jr., 1836 |
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... observed among the customs of this people , and some of them pre- tend to derive their origin from Solomon and the queen of Sheba . The church of Abyssinia is of high antiquity . In the 15th century attempts were made by the Jesuits to ...
... observed among the customs of this people , and some of them pre- tend to derive their origin from Solomon and the queen of Sheba . The church of Abyssinia is of high antiquity . In the 15th century attempts were made by the Jesuits to ...
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... observed for the first time hieroglyphics cut in the rock , and they had so fresh an appearance that one of our party supposed they were the work of some passing traveller , who had wished to puzzle the learned ; but in a little time ...
... observed for the first time hieroglyphics cut in the rock , and they had so fresh an appearance that one of our party supposed they were the work of some passing traveller , who had wished to puzzle the learned ; but in a little time ...
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... observed a mosque , and a school near it , in which ly heathen . The most imposing view is from one an old man was teaching about a dozen noisy of the transepts in the principal court , and when the scholars . Several pillars with ...
... observed a mosque , and a school near it , in which ly heathen . The most imposing view is from one an old man was teaching about a dozen noisy of the transepts in the principal court , and when the scholars . Several pillars with ...
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... observed several serpents with wings and feet . There are nu- merous pictures of the gods , and of the various ceremonies of sacrifice . In the drawings from the tomb opened by Belzoni , Dr. Young discover- ed the names of Necho , king ...
... observed several serpents with wings and feet . There are nu- merous pictures of the gods , and of the various ceremonies of sacrifice . In the drawings from the tomb opened by Belzoni , Dr. Young discover- ed the names of Necho , king ...
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... observed were the lingam , the lotus , and the hanshaya , or king of birds . The unsightly symbol of the phallus is ... observations are intended to be confined . It is much to be regretted that some one of com- petent abilities does not ...
... observed were the lingam , the lotus , and the hanshaya , or king of birds . The unsightly symbol of the phallus is ... observations are intended to be confined . It is much to be regretted that some one of com- petent abilities does not ...
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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.