The Sunday Library, Or, The Protestant's Manual for the Sabbath-day: Being a Selection of Nearly One Hundred Sermons from Eminent Divines ...Thomas Frognall Dibdin Longman, Brown, Green & Longmans, 1850 - Protestantism |
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... question . The ordinary style of the bishop was neat and polished : rarely copious and eloquent . In 1767 doctor Porteus became rector of Lambeth . In 1769 he was made chaplain to his majesty , and master of the hospital of St. Cross ...
... question . The ordinary style of the bishop was neat and polished : rarely copious and eloquent . In 1767 doctor Porteus became rector of Lambeth . In 1769 he was made chaplain to his majesty , and master of the hospital of St. Cross ...
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... question , the greatest blessings upon earth , calmness and composure of spirit , tranquillity , cheerfulness , peace and comfort of mind . Now these , I appre- hend , are the peculiar portion and recompence of the meek . Unassuming ...
... question , the greatest blessings upon earth , calmness and composure of spirit , tranquillity , cheerfulness , peace and comfort of mind . Now these , I appre- hend , are the peculiar portion and recompence of the meek . Unassuming ...
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... question , whether it be true , involves another most awful one , that of salvation or condemnation ; and he who refuses to look at it , or neglects to walk by it , does yet in effect make his choice : - he chooses for himself ...
... question , whether it be true , involves another most awful one , that of salvation or condemnation ; and he who refuses to look at it , or neglects to walk by it , does yet in effect make his choice : - he chooses for himself ...
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... question ; and therefore there must be a choice . We say , then , that unless a man have chosen his religion , he has , in fact , no available religion at all ; and we fear this is the case with too many persons in the world . It is to ...
... question ; and therefore there must be a choice . We say , then , that unless a man have chosen his religion , he has , in fact , no available religion at all ; and we fear this is the case with too many persons in the world . It is to ...
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... question , except by a few miser- able sinners , who have no influence upon public opinion . So that in fact there is no question raised , at least men are not compelled to make an open choice , between Christianity and any other ...
... question , except by a few miser- able sinners , who have no influence upon public opinion . So that in fact there is no question raised , at least men are not compelled to make an open choice , between Christianity and any other ...
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Page 289 - Whosoever therefore shall be ashamed of me and of my words, in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him also shall the son of man be ashamed, when he cometh in the glory of his Father with the holy angels.
Page 3 - And it came to pass, when Jesus had ended these sayings, the people were astonished at his doctrine: for He taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes.
Page 167 - He that saith, I know Him, and keepeth not His Commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him. But whoso keepeth His Word, in him verily is the love of God perfected : hereby know we that we are in Him.
Page 9 - Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness : for they shall be filled. Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Page 2 - Again, ye have heard that it hath been said by them of old time, Thou shalt not forswear thyself, but shalt perform unto the Lord thine oaths : but I say unto you, swear not at all...
Page 168 - Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world.
Page 184 - AND I saw another mighty angel come down from heaven, clothed with a cloud : and a rainbow was upon his head, and his face was as it were the sun, and his feet as pillars of fire...
Page 95 - For the invisible things of God from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead...
Page 37 - But thou, when thou fastest, anoint thine head, and wash thy face; that thou appear not unto men to fast, but unto thy Father which is in secret: and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.
Page 180 - Hear my prayer, O Lord, and give ear unto my cry ; Hold not thy peace at my tears : For I am a stranger with thee, And a sojourner, as all my fathers were.