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... in the present day , and of the ignorance and misapprehension which too commonly prevail concerning it . The Greek word " ecclesia , " which we render " Church , " denotes a congregation or society , 2 THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND AND IRELAND.
... in the present day , and of the ignorance and misapprehension which too commonly prevail concerning it . The Greek word " ecclesia , " which we render " Church , " denotes a congregation or society , 2 THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND AND IRELAND.
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... Concerning the objects of this primitive faith , some light may be derived from the narrative in- troductory to my text . For when these first con- verts to the Christian belief " inquired of Peter and of the rest of the Apostles , Men ...
... Concerning the objects of this primitive faith , some light may be derived from the narrative in- troductory to my text . For when these first con- verts to the Christian belief " inquired of Peter and of the rest of the Apostles , Men ...
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... concerning those who originally composed the Church . There is , however , good reason to suppose , that at a very early period short summaries of Christian faith were compiled , and the profession of them particularly required of all ...
... concerning those who originally composed the Church . There is , however , good reason to suppose , that at a very early period short summaries of Christian faith were compiled , and the profession of them particularly required of all ...
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... concerning their ministration ; and his ordinance is doubtless obli- gatory , not only with respect to the sacraments generally , but equally with respect to such parti- culars . Thus He commanded his Apostles to " bap- tize all nations ...
... concerning their ministration ; and his ordinance is doubtless obli- gatory , not only with respect to the sacraments generally , but equally with respect to such parti- culars . Thus He commanded his Apostles to " bap- tize all nations ...
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... concerning which orders he expressly affirms in his epistle to the Trallians , " without these there is no Church , " proceeds literally thus : " Let no one without the Bishop do any thing of the matters which appertain to the Church ...
... concerning which orders he expressly affirms in his epistle to the Trallians , " without these there is no Church , " proceeds literally thus : " Let no one without the Bishop do any thing of the matters which appertain to the Church ...
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Page 495 - Almighty and everlasting God, who hatest nothing that thou hast made, and dost forgive the sins of all them that are penitent ; Create and make in us new and contrite hearts, that we worthily lamenting our sins, and acknowledging our wretchedness, may obtain of thee, the God of all mercy, perfect remission and forgiveness ; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Page 319 - YE that do truly and earnestly repent you of your sins, and are in love and charity with your neighbours, and intend to lead a new life, following the commandments of God, and walking from henceforth in his holy ways ; draw near with faith, and take this Holy Sacrament to your comfort ; and make your humble confession to Almighty God, meekly kneeling upon your knees.
Page 153 - THAT which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled of the word of life ; (for the life was manifested, and we have seen it, and bear witness, and show unto you that eternal life which was with the Father, and was manifested unto us...
Page 155 - There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all men through him might believe. He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light.
Page 14 - Then Peter said unto them ; Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ, for the remission of sins ; and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
Page 497 - And Jacob awaked out of his sleep, and he said, Surely the Lord is in this place; and I knew it not. And he was afraid and said, How dreadful is this place! This is none other but the house of God, and this is the gate of heaven.
Page 366 - I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men ; for kings, and for all that are in authority ; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.
Page 135 - If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness; he is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings, perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw thyself.
Page 241 - And they brought young children to him, that he should touch them : and his disciples rebuked those that brought them. But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not : for of such is the kingdom of God. Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein. And he took them up in his arms, put his hands upon them, and blessed them.
Page 543 - And when the builders laid the foundation of the Temple of the Lord, they set the priests in their apparel with trumpets, and the Levites, the sons of Asaph, with cymbals, to praise the Lord, after the ordinance of David king of Israel.