The sequel to the Sketch of the denominations of the Christian world, testimonies by divines of the Church of England, the Kirk of Scotland and the Protestant dissenters. To which is prefixed an essay on the right of private judgement in matters of religion1801 |
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Page xi
... knowledge , they have impeded their own usefulness , and injured the in- terefts of the Chriftian church . Uncha- ritableness is the germ of perfecution . It is , therefore , of the highest importance , that thofe , who in the public ...
... knowledge , they have impeded their own usefulness , and injured the in- terefts of the Chriftian church . Uncha- ritableness is the germ of perfecution . It is , therefore , of the highest importance , that thofe , who in the public ...
Page xii
... knowledge Chrift to be the Son of God , and to love one another , are the two primary articles of our holy religion . Meeting each other on these evangelical princi- ples , how gratifying is it to the best feel- ings of the heart , to ...
... knowledge Chrift to be the Son of God , and to love one another , are the two primary articles of our holy religion . Meeting each other on these evangelical princi- ples , how gratifying is it to the best feel- ings of the heart , to ...
Page xxix
... knowledge of the divine - the abi- lity of the fcholar , and the ferious , candid fpirit of the Christian , happily and feasonably united . As an antidote to modern infidelity in general , the reader is referred to the prefent Bishop of ...
... knowledge of the divine - the abi- lity of the fcholar , and the ferious , candid fpirit of the Christian , happily and feasonably united . As an antidote to modern infidelity in general , the reader is referred to the prefent Bishop of ...
Page xxx
... knowledge , and forbidden the people the use of this book , that he was able to impofe the full weight of that grievous yoke under which the Christian world long groaned . And it was when our forefathers prefumed to open this book ...
... knowledge , and forbidden the people the use of this book , that he was able to impofe the full weight of that grievous yoke under which the Christian world long groaned . And it was when our forefathers prefumed to open this book ...
Page xxxiv
... knowledge which we profefs to derive from the fcriptures , that repo- fitory of divine truth , be accompanied with an ardent piety towards God , and with an extenfive charity for our brethren . Thus fhall we under- ftand the nature ...
... knowledge which we profefs to derive from the fcriptures , that repo- fitory of divine truth , be accompanied with an ardent piety towards God , and with an extenfive charity for our brethren . Thus fhall we under- ftand the nature ...
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againſt ANDREW KIPPIS animofities anſwer apoftles becauſe beſt bleffed cauſe charity Chriftian Chriftian church confcience confequence confider controverfies defign defire deftroy difciples difputes diftinguiſhed divifions divine doctrines effential endeavour enemies eſtabliſhed eſteem faid faith falfe falvation fame fcriptures fects felves fentiments ferve fhall fhew fhould fincere fire from heaven firſt fome fons foul fpirit ftand ftate ftill fubjects fuch fuffer glory gofpel greateſt happineſs hath heart heaven himſelf holy honour infidels inftruction interefts itſelf Jefus Chrift Jews judge judgment juſt lefs ligion Lord mankind meaſure meeknefs men's mind miſtakes moft moſt muft muſt nature neceffary nefs obferved opinions oppofition ourſelves paffions peace perfecution perfons piety poffible prefent Proteftants purpoſe racter reafon refpect religion SAMUEL STENNETT Saviour Sermons ſhall ſuch temper thefe themſelves theſe things thofe thoſe thou tion true truth underſtanding univerfal uſe whofe worſhip zeal
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Page 188 - But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear...
Page 68 - Let her see him in his most retired privacies; let her follow him to the Mount, and hear his devotions and supplications to God. Carry her to his table, to view his poor fare, and hear his heavenly discourse. Let her see him...
Page 133 - More especially, we pray for the good estate of the Catholic Church, that it may be so guided and governed by Thy good Spirit, that all who profess and call themselves Christians may be led into the way of truth, and hold the faith in unity of spirit, in the bond of peace, and in righteousness of life.
Page 201 - For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of men, but, as it is. in truth, the word of God, which effectually worketh also in you that believe.
Page 10 - Then a great and powerful wind tore the mountains apart and shattered the rocks before the LORD, but the LORD was not in the wind. After the wind there was an earthquake, but the LORD was not in the earthquake. After the earthquake came a fire, but the LORD was not in the fire. And after the fire came a gentle whisper.
Page 126 - If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies, fulfil ye my joy, that ye be like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind...
Page 189 - But after thy hardness and impenitent heart treasurest up unto thyself wrath against the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God ; Who will render to every man according to his deeds...
Page 16 - To sum up all in a few words, this great prelate had the good humour of a gentleman, the eloquence of an orator, the fancy of a poet, the acuteness of a schoolman, the profoundness of a philosopher, the wisdom of a counsellor, the sagacity of a prophet, the reason of an angel, and the piety of a saint...
Page 161 - Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord come, who both will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and will make manifest the counsels of the hearts : and then shall every man have praise of God.
Page 190 - ... whereas there is among you envying, and strife, and divisions, are ye not carnal...