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... desire that all our members may walk by the same rule and mind the same thing ; thus every one filling his place in the body , we shall grow up into Him in all things , who is the Head , even Christ . Meeting for Sufferings ...
... desire that all our members may walk by the same rule and mind the same thing ; thus every one filling his place in the body , we shall grow up into Him in all things , who is the Head , even Christ . Meeting for Sufferings ...
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... desire that it inay be always preserved among us , and that every thing which tends to rob us of it be carefully shunned ; for without it , however earnest our zeal for the cause of truth in other respects may appear , formality will ...
... desire that it inay be always preserved among us , and that every thing which tends to rob us of it be carefully shunned ; for without it , however earnest our zeal for the cause of truth in other respects may appear , formality will ...
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... desire again to be in bond- age . Ye observe days and months , and times , and years : I am afraid of you lest I have bestowed upon you labour in vain . " Gal . iv . 9 , 10 , 11 . We are also religiously restrained from shutting up our ...
... desire again to be in bond- age . Ye observe days and months , and times , and years : I am afraid of you lest I have bestowed upon you labour in vain . " Gal . iv . 9 , 10 , 11 . We are also religiously restrained from shutting up our ...
Page 55
... thought and imagination which have the least tendency to divert the mind from simplicity of desire after the Father of spirits , and Fountain of all good ; thus retiring to the divine and heavenly gift MEETINGS FOR WORSHIP . 55.
... thought and imagination which have the least tendency to divert the mind from simplicity of desire after the Father of spirits , and Fountain of all good ; thus retiring to the divine and heavenly gift MEETINGS FOR WORSHIP . 55.
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... desire such to consider that in so doing they promote the un- righteous traffic , and oppose our testi- mony against it . Friends are also cautioned against act- ing as executors or administrators to es- tates where slaves are ...
... desire such to consider that in so doing they promote the un- righteous traffic , and oppose our testi- mony against it . Friends are also cautioned against act- ing as executors or administrators to es- tates where slaves are ...
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Page 29 - Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.
Page 59 - Rejoice. Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand. Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Page 65 - But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any other oath: but let your yea be yea; and your nay, nay; lest ye fall into condemnation.
Page 33 - Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone ; if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother. But if he will not hear thee, then take with thee one or two more, that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established. And if he shall neglect to hear them, tell it unto the church : but if he neglect to hear the church, let him be unto thee as an heathen man and a publican.
Page 64 - But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God's throne: nor by the earth; for it is his footstool: neither by Jerusalem; for it is the city of the great King.
Page 23 - I am the LORD: that is my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images.
Page 17 - Christ. But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant. And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.
Page 64 - Lord thine oaths, but I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God's throne; nor by the earth; for it is his footstool: neither by Jerusalem; for it is the city of the great King. Neither shalt thou swear by thy head, because thou canst not make one hair white or black. But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.
Page 30 - But now hath he obtained a more excellent ministry, by how much also he is the mediator of a better covenant, which was established upon better promises.
Page 67 - For I know him, that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of the Lord, to do justice and judgment; that the Lord may bring upon Abraham that which he hath spoken of him.