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 |
From inside the book
Results 1-5 of 35
Page 8
... reason- ing , and particularly to fix the attention of the young , for whose instruction books of this kind are peculiarly useful and necessary . The earnest wish is entertained that the present volume may be a useful manual in the ...
... reason- ing , and particularly to fix the attention of the young , for whose instruction books of this kind are peculiarly useful and necessary . The earnest wish is entertained that the present volume may be a useful manual in the ...
Page 22
... reason . The great fears and doubts of mankind , concerning the way of appeasing the offended justice of God , are removed and satisfied ; and the wisdom of God hath so disposed the method of our sal- vation , that by the sacrifice of ...
... reason . The great fears and doubts of mankind , concerning the way of appeasing the offended justice of God , are removed and satisfied ; and the wisdom of God hath so disposed the method of our sal- vation , that by the sacrifice of ...
Page 27
... reason abolish the sacraments of the Church , and all other Christian institutions , as pretend that the functions of Church officers are mutable and temporary . Q. Is there not a subordination among the officers of the Christian Church ...
... reason abolish the sacraments of the Church , and all other Christian institutions , as pretend that the functions of Church officers are mutable and temporary . Q. Is there not a subordination among the officers of the Christian Church ...
Page 29
... reason from the constitution and universal practice of civil societies , we must conclude , that the power of ordaining ministers belongs to the Bishops , who are the chief governors of the Church , because the power of constituting ...
... reason from the constitution and universal practice of civil societies , we must conclude , that the power of ordaining ministers belongs to the Bishops , who are the chief governors of the Church , because the power of constituting ...
Page 43
... reason why Deacons were not allowed to conse- crate the Lord's Supper was , because this sacrament was always believed to succeed in the place of sacrifices ; and as none beside the high priest , and inferior priests , were per- mitted ...
... reason why Deacons were not allowed to conse- crate the Lord's Supper was , because this sacrament was always believed to succeed in the place of sacrifices ; and as none beside the high priest , and inferior priests , were per- mitted ...
Other editions - View all
Common terms and phrases
Acts Add the Collect Alleluja Almighty Amen angels apostles appointed ascension authority baptism beseech thee Bishops body called celebrate Christ our Lord Christian Christian Church circumcision communion Deacons death Devotions disciples divine divine grace doctrine duty earth Ember Days Episcopacy epistle epistle and gospel eternal everlasting exalted exercise faith fasting Father favour festival glorious glory God's Gospel grace hath hearts heaven Holy Ghost Holy Spirit honour humble humility infinite Iren¿us Jesus Christ Jews John John Henry Hobart John the Baptist kingdom let us adore lives Lord's Luke Master Matt mercy Messiah mind minister ministry miraculous obedience observe ordained ourselves Paul person Peter praise prayer preach Presbyters primitive prophets psalms receive Redeemer redemption religion repentance resurrection Rogation Days sacraments saints salvation Saviour Scripture second lesson sincere sins solemn soul sufferings Sunday things thou thy holy tion Trinity truth unto virtue worship zeal
Popular passages
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...