A Companion for the Festivals and Fasts of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America: Principally Selected and Altered from Nelson's Companion for the Festivals and Fasts of the Church of England ; with Forms of DevotionPrinted ... by T. and J. Swords, 1824 - 337 pages |
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... Presbyters , and over them a superior order , in which were not only the apostles , but also Timo- thy and Titus , who governed the Churches in which they resided . Q. Is it not necessary that the officers of the Church should receive ...
... Presbyters , and over them a superior order , in which were not only the apostles , but also Timo- thy and Titus , who governed the Churches in which they resided . Q. Is it not necessary that the officers of the Church should receive ...
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... Presbyters there before had possessed that power . Q. But do not the words Bishop and Presbyter in the New Testament sometimes denote the same office ? A. On the subject of the officers of the Church the ques- tion is not so much in ...
... Presbyters there before had possessed that power . Q. But do not the words Bishop and Presbyter in the New Testament sometimes denote the same office ? A. On the subject of the officers of the Church the ques- tion is not so much in ...
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... Presbyter , which were promiscuously used for the same office in Scripture , came to be distinct in the ecclesiastical use of words , as the offices were from the beginning . Bishops , as they are distinct from Presbyters , do not ...
... Presbyter , which were promiscuously used for the same office in Scripture , came to be distinct in the ecclesiastical use of words , as the offices were from the beginning . Bishops , as they are distinct from Presbyters , do not ...
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... Presbyters and Deacons . In his epistle to the Magnesians : " It will therefore behove you with all sincerity to obey your Bishop , in honour of him whose pleasure it is that ye should do so . " In his epistle to the Trallians ...
... Presbyters and Deacons . In his epistle to the Magnesians : " It will therefore behove you with all sincerity to obey your Bishop , in honour of him whose pleasure it is that ye should do so . " In his epistle to the Trallians ...
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... Presbyters , and Deacons , distinct and subordinate , deriving their commission from God , and claim- ing the reverence and obedience of the people ; that the Bishops were at the head of the Churches ; that through them ministerial ...
... Presbyters , and Deacons , distinct and subordinate , deriving their commission from God , and claim- ing the reverence and obedience of the people ; that the Bishops were at the head of the Churches ; that through them ministerial ...
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Page 17 - And this voice which came from heaven we heard, when we were with him in the holy mount.
Page 20 - And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.
Page 91 - Almighty God, Father of all mercies, we thine unworthy servants do give thee most humble and hearty thanks for all thy goodness and loving-kindness to us, and to all men : we bless thee for our creation, preservation, and all the blessings of this life ; but above all, for thine inestimable love in the redemption of the world by our Lord Jesus Christ, for the means of grace and for the hope of glory.
Page 8 - More especially, we pray for the good estate of the Catholic Church; that it may be so guided and governed by Thy good Spirit, that all who profess and call themselves Christians may be led into the way of truth, and hold the faith in unity of spirit, in the bond of peace, and in righteousness of life.
Page 88 - God ; yet ought we most chiefly so to do, when we assemble and meet together to render thanks for the great benefits that we have received at his hands, to set forth his most worthy praise, to hear his most holy Word, and to ask those things which are requisite and necessary, as well for the body as the soul.
Page 159 - And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee : blessed art thou among women.
Page 26 - And he ordained twelve, that they should be with him, and that he might send them forth to preach...