Christianity and slavery; lectures1833 |
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... The command is peremptory , and imposes a solemn charge on all who pro- B fess the Christian faith - on the ministers of Christ The Duty of Preaching the Gospel to the Slaves the West Indies MARK XVI Preach the Gospel to every Creature ...
... The command is peremptory , and imposes a solemn charge on all who pro- B fess the Christian faith - on the ministers of Christ The Duty of Preaching the Gospel to the Slaves the West Indies MARK XVI Preach the Gospel to every Creature ...
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Edward Eliot. fess the Christian faith - on the ministers of Christ in its direct application ; but indirectly , and in its more extended mean- ing , on all believers in Christianity — on the people as well as on the priest . That the ...
Edward Eliot. fess the Christian faith - on the ministers of Christ in its direct application ; but indirectly , and in its more extended mean- ing , on all believers in Christianity — on the people as well as on the priest . That the ...
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... faith to the forests and wilds of Germany , and now again in our own days , awakening as it were from a long repose , an island which the haughty Romans had despised as separated from the rest of mankind by a tempestuous ocean , is ...
... faith to the forests and wilds of Germany , and now again in our own days , awakening as it were from a long repose , an island which the haughty Romans had despised as separated from the rest of mankind by a tempestuous ocean , is ...
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... faith opened to the heathen in our land by ministers of other denomina- tions . St. Paul could say , Some indeed preach Christ of envy and strife , and some also of good will .... What then ? Notwithstanding every way , whether in ...
... faith opened to the heathen in our land by ministers of other denomina- tions . St. Paul could say , Some indeed preach Christ of envy and strife , and some also of good will .... What then ? Notwithstanding every way , whether in ...
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... faith of Christ , to have the terms and conditions fairly offered and proposed to them . Let any of these cruel masters tell us what part of all these bless- ings were not intended for their un- happy slaves by God , purchased for them ...
... faith of Christ , to have the terms and conditions fairly offered and proposed to them . Let any of these cruel masters tell us what part of all these bless- ings were not intended for their un- happy slaves by God , purchased for them ...
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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.