The Ecclesiastical Class Book, Or, History of the Church: From the Birth of Christ to the Present TimeF.J. Huntington, 1839 - 255 pages |
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... land of Judea , about six miles from Jerusalem . His mother was a " virgin , es- poused to a man whose name was Joseph , of the house of David ; and the virgin's name was Mary . " His early infancy was spent in Egypt , whi- ther his ...
... land of Judea , about six miles from Jerusalem . His mother was a " virgin , es- poused to a man whose name was Joseph , of the house of David ; and the virgin's name was Mary . " His early infancy was spent in Egypt , whi- ther his ...
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... land , which joined the Peloponesus to Greece ; in consequence of which it coinmanded the commerce of both Asia and Europe . It was nearly as famous for learning and the arts , as Athens itself . In luxury and profligacy , it even ...
... land , which joined the Peloponesus to Greece ; in consequence of which it coinmanded the commerce of both Asia and Europe . It was nearly as famous for learning and the arts , as Athens itself . In luxury and profligacy , it even ...
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... land to Apii Forum and the Three Taverns , they came to Rome . The voyage of Paul to Rome was attended by various trials and dan- gers . Having touched at Sidon and Myra , after leaving Cæsarea , with much difficulty they reached Fair ...
... land to Apii Forum and the Three Taverns , they came to Rome . The voyage of Paul to Rome was attended by various trials and dan- gers . Having touched at Sidon and Myra , after leaving Cæsarea , with much difficulty they reached Fair ...
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... land had been occupied by the Christians , and on it they erected a church . This ground was claimed by a certain tavern - keeper , and the disputed point was brought before the emperor . " It , is better , " said Alexander , " that God ...
... land had been occupied by the Christians , and on it they erected a church . This ground was claimed by a certain tavern - keeper , and the disputed point was brought before the emperor . " It , is better , " said Alexander , " that God ...
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... land restrain vice and injustice of every kind , as ruinous to the peace and order of society , for this is its proper province ; but let it not tamper with religion , by attempting to enforce its exercises and duties . " 13. At this ...
... land restrain vice and injustice of every kind , as ruinous to the peace and order of society , for this is its proper province ; but let it not tamper with religion , by attempting to enforce its exercises and duties . " 13. At this ...
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Page 160 - Be of good comfort, master Ridley, and play the man. We shall this day light such a candle, by God's grace, in England, as I trust shall never be put out.
Page 18 - And immediately the angel of the Lord smote him, because he gave not God the glory ; and he was eaten of worms, and gave up the ghost.
Page 154 - A. — In the exposition of the faith by the Eastern Patriarchs it is said that the word Transubstantiation is not to be taken to define the manner in which the bread and wine are changed into the body and blood of the Lord...
Page 78 - is the key of heaven and of hell; a drop of blood shed in the cause of God, a night spent in arms, is of more avail than two months of fasting and prayer; whosoever falls in battle, his sins are forgiven; at the day of judgment his wounds shall be resplendent as vermilion, and odoriferous as musk; and the loss of his limbs shall be supplied by the wings of angels and cherubim.
Page 13 - It was not one person, but many, who saw him ; they saw him not only separately but together, not only by night but by day, not at a distance but near, not once but several times; they not only saw him, but touched him, conversed with him, ate with him, examined his person to satisfy their doubts.