A Collection of Sermons: Which Have Been Preached on Various Subjects, and Published at Various Times, Volume 3Samuel T. Armstrong, no. 50, Cornhill, 1813 - 534 pages |
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... ligion therefore takes its rise and obligation not from the laws of politicians , nor from the ignorance and superstition of priests ; but from the immutable laws of nature , and the frame and constitution of the hu- man mind . Hence it ...
... ligion therefore takes its rise and obligation not from the laws of politicians , nor from the ignorance and superstition of priests ; but from the immutable laws of nature , and the frame and constitution of the hu- man mind . Hence it ...
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... ligion and vital piety . The ministers of Christ hun- ger and thirst after righteousness , and desire to perfect holiness in the fear of God . They are thankful therefore for that employment , which serves to ad- vance , rather than to ...
... ligion and vital piety . The ministers of Christ hun- ger and thirst after righteousness , and desire to perfect holiness in the fear of God . They are thankful therefore for that employment , which serves to ad- vance , rather than to ...
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... ligion . Every system of religion , as well as every form of government , must have some peculiar and funda- mental principles . This we must grant , or else deny that there is any essential difference between the religion of a ...
... ligion . Every system of religion , as well as every form of government , must have some peculiar and funda- mental principles . This we must grant , or else deny that there is any essential difference between the religion of a ...
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... ligion decaying among your own people , and among those around you ; let it not damp your spirit , but awaken you to be more fervent in your devotions , more indefatigable in your studies , more , zealous in your preaching , and more ...
... ligion decaying among your own people , and among those around you ; let it not damp your spirit , but awaken you to be more fervent in your devotions , more indefatigable in your studies , more , zealous in your preaching , and more ...
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... ligion in opposition to revealed . There is no doubt but mankind are able , by the proper exercise of their reason , to discover natural religion . If they seriously and attentively consider the works of creation and providence ; they ...
... ligion in opposition to revealed . There is no doubt but mankind are able , by the proper exercise of their reason , to discover natural religion . If they seriously and attentively consider the works of creation and providence ; they ...
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Page 94 - For what is our hope or joy or crown of rejoicing ? are not even ye in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming ? For ye are our glory and joy.
Page 54 - If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed : for he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds.
Page 17 - And he spake of trees, from the cedar tree that is in Lebanon even unto the hyssop that springeth out of the wall: he spake also of beasts, and of fowl, and of creeping things, and of fishes.
Page 224 - But Peter and John answered and said unto them, whether it be right in the sight of God to hearken unto you more than unto God, judge ye ; for we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard.
Page 475 - For I say unto you that except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven.
Page 295 - Now after that John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, and saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.
Page 272 - For every one that useth milk is unskilful in the word of righteousness : for he is a babe. But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.
Page 486 - And if thine eye offend thee, pluck it out : It is better for thee to enter into the kingdom of God with one eye, than having two eyes to be cast into hell fire : 48 where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.
Page 472 - Doth Job fear God for nought? Hast not thou made an hedge about him, and about his house, and about all that he hath on every side? thou hast blessed the work of his hands, and his substance is increased in the land. But put forth thine hand now, and touch all that he hath, and he will curse thee to thy face.
Page 484 - Abraham saith unto him, They have Moses and the prophets ; let them hear them. And he said, Nay, father Abraham : but if one went unto them from the dead, they will repent. And he said unto him. If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded, though one rose from the dead.