Christianity and slavery; lectures1833 |
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... object was to impress on the community the necessity of attending to the moral and religious welfare of their slave population . The subjects are not new . Most of them have , within the last few years , been at times prominently in ...
... object was to impress on the community the necessity of attending to the moral and religious welfare of their slave population . The subjects are not new . Most of them have , within the last few years , been at times prominently in ...
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... objects which at first shocked it . If then such be the effect frequently produced on the disinterested spectator , we ought not to wonder that the proprietor , who regards his all at stake in the continuance of the present system , and ...
... objects which at first shocked it . If then such be the effect frequently produced on the disinterested spectator , we ought not to wonder that the proprietor , who regards his all at stake in the continuance of the present system , and ...
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... - racter which ought to be exemplified in the proprietor of a plantation , he will recognize the model which I have had before me in himself . As my object is not to dwell in laudatory language upon the good that xiv PREFACE .
... - racter which ought to be exemplified in the proprietor of a plantation , he will recognize the model which I have had before me in himself . As my object is not to dwell in laudatory language upon the good that xiv PREFACE .
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... object a greater change in the condition and character of mankind , and a larger production of good , both temporal and eternal , than any other in the whole range of Christian obliga- tion . The command is peremptory , and imposes a ...
... object a greater change in the condition and character of mankind , and a larger production of good , both temporal and eternal , than any other in the whole range of Christian obliga- tion . The command is peremptory , and imposes a ...
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... object --all striving to be the instruments of giving light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death - though some with less knowledge , and in a temper less disciplined than others ; I grieve not at the sight . I grieve ...
... object --all striving to be the instruments of giving light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death - though some with less knowledge , and in a temper less disciplined than others ; I grieve not at the sight . I grieve ...
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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.