Proceedings of the Pennsylvania Yearly Meeting of Progressive FriendsJ.F. Trow, 1858 |
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... individual ; though from the nature of things its perpetuation is not to be expected or desired , but it is at all times to be regarded as a means to an end , and to be discarded whenever it becomes an impediment to the progress of ...
... individual ; though from the nature of things its perpetuation is not to be expected or desired , but it is at all times to be regarded as a means to an end , and to be discarded whenever it becomes an impediment to the progress of ...
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... individual freedom of opinion and action ; that we are diligently striving to free ourselves , more and more , from the fetters of superstition , the tyranny of priestcraft , and the bondage of creeds and forms , and to assume the ...
... individual freedom of opinion and action ; that we are diligently striving to free ourselves , more and more , from the fetters of superstition , the tyranny of priestcraft , and the bondage of creeds and forms , and to assume the ...
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... individual and national morality , as well as in conflict with the laws of God , we encountered the hostility of the popular sects , to one or an- other of which most of us belonged , and to which we were bound by ties that grew with ...
... individual and national morality , as well as in conflict with the laws of God , we encountered the hostility of the popular sects , to one or an- other of which most of us belonged , and to which we were bound by ties that grew with ...
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... individuals of whom they are composed , or derived from the laws of our social nature . It is time that this truth , so long ob- scured by the sorcery of priestcraft , were clearly understood and boldly proclaimed . Too long have the ...
... individuals of whom they are composed , or derived from the laws of our social nature . It is time that this truth , so long ob- scured by the sorcery of priestcraft , were clearly understood and boldly proclaimed . Too long have the ...
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... individual rights and responsibilities . Jesus nowhere indicated an intention to organize a Church clothed with such power . Indeed , it does not appear from his recorded words that he even contemplated any organization whatever of ...
... individual rights and responsibilities . Jesus nowhere indicated an intention to organize a Church clothed with such power . Indeed , it does not appear from his recorded words that he even contemplated any organization whatever of ...
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Page 51 - And the Lord said, Because the cry of Sodom and Gomorrah is great, and because their sin is very grievous, I will go down now, and see whether they have done altogether according to the cry of it, which is come unto me; and if not, I will know.
Page 54 - Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy loving,kindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions. Wash me thoroughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin.
Page 54 - For thou desirest not sacrifice; Else would I give it: Thou delightest not in burnt offering. The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: A broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.
Page 52 - I the Lord have said, I will surely do it unto all this evil congregation, that are gathered together against me: in this wilderness they shall be consumed, and there they shall die.
Page 6 - And they brought young children to him, that he should touch them : and his disciples rebuked those that brought them. But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not : for of such is the kingdom of God. Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child, he shall not enter therein. And he took them up in his arms, put his hands upon them, and blessed them.
Page 108 - God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble. Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, And though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, Though the mountains shake with the swelling thereof.
Page 53 - And Moses said unto Aaron, Take a censer, and put fire therein from off the altar, and put on incense, and go quickly unto the congregation, and make an atonement for them : for there is wrath gone out from the LORD ; the plague is begun.
Page 116 - Why smite," he asked in sad surprise, "The fair, the old?" Yet louder rang the Strong One's stroke, Yet nearer flashed his axe's gleam ; Shuddering and sick of heart I woke, As from a dream. I looked : aside the dust-cloud rolled, — The Waster seemed the Builder too; Upspringing from the ruined Old I saw the New.
Page 4 - There is but one living and true God, everlasting, without body, parts, or passions; of infinite power, wisdom, and goodness; the Maker, and Preserver of all things both visible and invisible. And in unity of this Godhead there be three Persons, of one substance, power, and eternity; the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost.
Page 53 - And when the Lord thy God shall deliver them before thee; thou shalt smite them, and utterly destroy them; thou shalt make no covenant with them, nor show mercy unto them...