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... Almighty may be served and glorified , and that he give a blessing to our labours , " ( I quote the preamble of one of the oldest laws in this colony , ) it is required " that all masters and overseers of families have prayers openly ...
... Almighty may be served and glorified , and that he give a blessing to our labours , " ( I quote the preamble of one of the oldest laws in this colony , ) it is required " that all masters and overseers of families have prayers openly ...
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... Almighty that every one , rich or poor , high or low , free or bond , should come to Jesus Christ for salvation ; and whoever keeps from his slaves and de- 2 2 Thess . iii . 1 . 3 Matt . xviii . 14 . pendents the view of that blessed Re ...
... Almighty that every one , rich or poor , high or low , free or bond , should come to Jesus Christ for salvation ; and whoever keeps from his slaves and de- 2 2 Thess . iii . 1 . 3 Matt . xviii . 14 . pendents the view of that blessed Re ...
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... Almighty , is of universal and immutable obligation . The sabbath was not made , or set apart as peculiarly holy , for the Jews alone , but for MAN of every kindred and tongue and nation . When solemnly promulgated to the assembled ...
... Almighty , is of universal and immutable obligation . The sabbath was not made , or set apart as peculiarly holy , for the Jews alone , but for MAN of every kindred and tongue and nation . When solemnly promulgated to the assembled ...
Page 70
... divine institution are clearly the glory of God , and the good of man . After the Almighty had finished his six days ' work of creation , he rested on the seventh day , and because that in z ie it as m work ric Sui 70 LECTURE III .
... divine institution are clearly the glory of God , and the good of man . After the Almighty had finished his six days ' work of creation , he rested on the seventh day , and because that in z ie it as m work ric Sui 70 LECTURE III .
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... Almighty consecrated in re membrance of the completion of the cre ation . But while God regarded his own glory . in thus setting apart the sabbath as a day of holy rest , he had also an especial regard to the good of man . Our Saviour ...
... Almighty consecrated in re membrance of the completion of the cre ation . But while God regarded his own glory . in thus setting apart the sabbath as a day of holy rest , he had also an especial regard to the good of man . Our Saviour ...
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Page 215 - Thou shalt not deliver unto his master the servant which is escaped from his master unto thee: he shall dwell with thee, even among you, in that place which he shall choose in one of thy gates, where it liketh him best : thou shalt not oppress him.
Page 56 - Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh ; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers ; but in singleness of heart, fearing God...
Page 65 - Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified, even as it is with you: 2.
Page 35 - And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father. Wherefore thou art no more a servant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ.
Page 141 - And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren ; but rather do them service, because they are faithful and beloved, partakers of the benefit These things teach and exhort.
Page 30 - The Spirit and the bride say, come ; and let him that is athirst come ; and let him that heareth say, come ; and whosoever will, let him take of the water of life freely.
Page 19 - What then ? notwithstanding, every way, whether in pretence, or in truth, Christ is preached; and I therein do rejoice, yea, and will rejoice.
Page 180 - The Bishop. WILL you apply all your diligence to frame and fashion your own lives, and the lives of your families, according to the doctrine of Christ; and to make both yourselves and them, as much as in you lieth, wholesome examples of the flock of Christ?
Page 95 - Have ye not read, that he which made them at the beginning made them male and female, and said, For this cause shall a man leave father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife: and they twain shall be one flesh? Wherefore they are no more twain, but one flesh. What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.
Page 56 - Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear ; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward.