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... be concerned in any combinations of a hostile nature , nor oppose those under whose outward government we are pro- videntially placed ; nor can we unite with or encourage such as revile or asperse them but remembering CIVIL GOVERNMENT . 9.
... be concerned in any combinations of a hostile nature , nor oppose those under whose outward government we are pro- videntially placed ; nor can we unite with or encourage such as revile or asperse them but remembering CIVIL GOVERNMENT . 9.
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... outward signification of our adoration towards God , and therefore , it is not lawful to give it unto man . He that kneeleth or pros- trates himself to man , what doth he more to God ? He that boweth and uncovereth his head to the ...
... outward signification of our adoration towards God , and therefore , it is not lawful to give it unto man . He that kneeleth or pros- trates himself to man , what doth he more to God ? He that boweth and uncovereth his head to the ...
Page 29
... outward ob- servations were peculiar , having long since given place to the spiritual dispen- sation of the Gospel , we believe the fast we are now called to , is not the bowing of the head like a bulrush for a day , but an universal ...
... outward ob- servations were peculiar , having long since given place to the spiritual dispen- sation of the Gospel , we believe the fast we are now called to , is not the bowing of the head like a bulrush for a day , but an universal ...
Page 36
... outward education can fitly prepare them for suc- cessors in the Church . Upon this sub- ject we are the more solicitous , as we be- lieve many who were evidently under the forming hand , have been suddenly laid hold of , and introduced ...
... outward education can fitly prepare them for suc- cessors in the Church . Upon this sub- ject we are the more solicitous , as we be- lieve many who were evidently under the forming hand , have been suddenly laid hold of , and introduced ...
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... outward teaching ; and will preserve in humble waiting , till it be a proper time to break up your meetings with that de- cency and solemnity which should attend our minds in such service . O that the weightiness of our spirits , and ...
... outward teaching ; and will preserve in humble waiting , till it be a proper time to break up your meetings with that de- cency and solemnity which should attend our minds in such service . O that the weightiness of our spirits , and ...
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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.