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... cause , they are not ashamed to produce slanders for proofs , and jests for arguments : thus they tri- umph without a victory , and decide , ex cathedra , without so much as entering upon the merits of the cause . These me- thods ...
... cause , they are not ashamed to produce slanders for proofs , and jests for arguments : thus they tri- umph without a victory , and decide , ex cathedra , without so much as entering upon the merits of the cause . These me- thods ...
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... cause of Christ , the power and beauty of the Gospel was gradually eclipsed . Yet , in the most degenerate times , God had a spiritual people , who , though partaking in some degree of the general declension , retained so much of the ...
... cause of Christ , the power and beauty of the Gospel was gradually eclipsed . Yet , in the most degenerate times , God had a spiritual people , who , though partaking in some degree of the general declension , retained so much of the ...
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... cause and extent of the disorder , nor the only effectual remedy , they met with little success . Their schemes were various , inconsistent , and even opposite ; and each party more successful in opposing the fallacy of other sects ...
... cause and extent of the disorder , nor the only effectual remedy , they met with little success . Their schemes were various , inconsistent , and even opposite ; and each party more successful in opposing the fallacy of other sects ...
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... cause of God and truth . It was not necessary to the salvation of these that he should have been manifested sooner ; for they beheld his day afar off , and rejoiced in his name . With re- spect to others , destitute of divine faith ...
... cause of God and truth . It was not necessary to the salvation of these that he should have been manifested sooner ; for they beheld his day afar off , and rejoiced in his name . With re- spect to others , destitute of divine faith ...
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... cause , design , and benefits of his pas- sion . At present we confine ourselves to his own words . He frequently taught the necessity and cer- tainty of his sufferings ; he spoke of them as the great design of his incarnation , that it ...
... cause , design , and benefits of his pas- sion . At present we confine ourselves to his own words . He frequently taught the necessity and cer- tainty of his sufferings ; he spoke of them as the great design of his incarnation , that it ...
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Page 161 - What mean ye to weep, and to break mine heart? for I am ready not to be bound only, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.
Page 54 - That the saying of Esaias the prophet might be fulfilled, which he spake, Lord, who hath believed our report? and to whom hath the arm of the Lord been revealed...
Page 306 - So shall my walk be close with God, Calm and serene my frame ; So purer light shall mark the road, That leads me to the Lamb.
Page 581 - Ye fearful saints, fresh courage take ; The clouds ye so much dread Are big with mercy, and shall break In blessings on your head.
Page 433 - TIS a point I long to know, Oft it causes anxious thought — Do I love the Lord, or no ; Am I his, or am I not?
Page 460 - As the winged arrow flies Speedily the mark to find ; As the lightning from the skies Darts and leaves no trace behind; Swiftly thus our fleeting days Bear us down life's rapid stream; Upward, Lord, our spirits raise ; All below is but a dream. 3 Thanks for mercies past receive, Pardon of our sins renew ; Teach us henceforth how to live, With eternity in view...
Page 519 - Restraining prayer, we cease to fight ; Prayer makes the Christian's armour bright ; And Satan trembles when he sees The weakest saint upon his knees.
Page 521 - The hand that gave it, still supplies The gracious light and heat ; His truths upon the nations rise, They rise, but never set.
Page 375 - Ye, no more your suns descending, Waning moons no more shall see ; But, your griefs for ever ending, Find eternal noon in me : God shall rise, and, shining o'er you, Change to day the gloom of night ; He, the Lord, shall be your glory, God your everlasting light.
Page 623 - Thus, when the Christian pilgrim views, By faith, his mansion in the skies, The sight his fainting strength renews, And wings his speed to reach the prize.