Letters Concerning the Constitution and Order of the Christian Ministry: Addressed to the Members of the Presbyterian Churches in the City of New York. To which is Prefixed, a Letter on the Present Aspect and Bearing of the Episcopal ControversyTowar, J. & D.M. Hogan, 1830 - 485 pages |
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... true church , though corrupt as to some points of doctrine and government ; that all her ministrations were valid ; and that the Pope was a true bishop of Rome , though not of the universal church . They thought it necessary to maintain ...
... true church , though corrupt as to some points of doctrine and government ; that all her ministrations were valid ; and that the Pope was a true bishop of Rome , though not of the universal church . They thought it necessary to maintain ...
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... true sons of the church , and intimately con- versant with the leading ecclesiastics as well as civilians , CLARENDON'S State Papers , Vol . 11. p 260. 274. 202 . in the kingdom . And yet they could say , xxiv PRELIMINARY LETTER .
... true sons of the church , and intimately con- versant with the leading ecclesiastics as well as civilians , CLARENDON'S State Papers , Vol . 11. p 260. 274. 202 . in the kingdom . And yet they could say , xxiv PRELIMINARY LETTER .
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... true . " 6 The man who can really believe that there is some won- derful influence flowing from the hands of a diocesan bishop , which can be imparted by those of no other eccle- siastic ; that those who are fully authorized to preach ...
... true . " 6 The man who can really believe that there is some won- derful influence flowing from the hands of a diocesan bishop , which can be imparted by those of no other eccle- siastic ; that those who are fully authorized to preach ...
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... true , there are portions of the protestant church , both in and out of our own country , which are each in the habit of laying much stress on their respective peculiarities , representing them as highly important , and holding them ...
... true , there are portions of the protestant church , both in and out of our own country , which are each in the habit of laying much stress on their respective peculiarities , representing them as highly important , and holding them ...
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... true church ; that Episcopalians alone are in covenant with God ; that they alone have an author- ized ministry , and valid ordinances ; that all others are schismatics , rebels and outcasts , having no share in the promises of divine ...
... true church ; that Episcopalians alone are in covenant with God ; that they alone have an author- ized ministry , and valid ordinances ; that all others are schismatics , rebels and outcasts , having no share in the promises of divine ...
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Page 29 - Now there were in the church that was at Antioch certain prophets and teachers; as Barnabas, and Simeon that was called Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manaen, which had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul. 2. As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them.
Page 260 - They also are to be had accursed that presume to say, That every man shall be saved by the Law or Sect which he professeth, so that he be diligent to frame his life according to that Law, and the light of Nature. For Holy Scripture doth set out unto us only the Name of Jesus Christ, whereby men must be saved.
Page 53 - Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business. But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word.
Page 285 - And when he had saluted them, he declared particularly what things God had wrought among the Gentiles by his ministry.
Page 291 - HOLY Scripture containeth all things necessary to salvation : so that whatsoever is not read therein, nor may be proved thereby, is not to be required of any man, that it should be believed as an Article of the Faith, or be thought requisite or necessary to salvation.
Page ii - Co. of the said district, have deposited in this office the title of a book, the right whereof they claim as proprietors, in the words following, to wit : " Tadeuskund, the Last King of the Lenape. An Historical Tale." In conformity to the Act of the Congress of the United States...
Page 32 - Wherefore I put thee in remembrance, that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee, by the putting on of my hands.
Page 142 - It is not lawful for any man to take upon him the office of public preaching, or ministering the sacraments in the congregation, before he be lawfully called, and sent to execute the same. And those we ought to judge lawfully called and sent, which be chosen and called to this work by men who have public authority given unto them in the congregation, to call and send ministers into the Lord's vineyard.
Page xiv - And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment; that ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ; being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God.
Page 121 - The elder unto the elect lady and her children, whom I love in the truth; and not I only, but also all they that have known the truth; 2. For the truth's sake, which dwelleth in us, and shall be with us for ever.