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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... measure to form the religious temper of multitudes , fhould themselves drink deep into the liberal spirit of the New Teftament , and affidu- oufly cherish that benign temper which advances and adorns the truth as it is in Jefus . Nor ...
... measure to form the religious temper of multitudes , fhould themselves drink deep into the liberal spirit of the New Teftament , and affidu- oufly cherish that benign temper which advances and adorns the truth as it is in Jefus . Nor ...
Page 8
... Measure , and fent it , fealed up , to the King . The King , opening the fheet , and finding no other infcription , thought himself mocked by his Philofopher , and , calling for him , expoftulated But when it was fhewed him , that all ...
... Measure , and fent it , fealed up , to the King . The King , opening the fheet , and finding no other infcription , thought himself mocked by his Philofopher , and , calling for him , expoftulated But when it was fhewed him , that all ...
Page 16
... measure of our godliness , but that the one great and common concernment of truth and peace may be unanimoufly and vigo- roufly purfued . And do thou fo guide and profper all pacific endeavours , that those happy primitive days may , at ...
... measure of our godliness , but that the one great and common concernment of truth and peace may be unanimoufly and vigo- roufly purfued . And do thou fo guide and profper all pacific endeavours , that those happy primitive days may , at ...
Page 55
... measure . They muft vary according to the variety of men's ap- prehenfions , circumstances , and opportunities . And it is impoffible to fettle thofe points , the belief of which shall be neceffary to falvation , absolutely and ...
... measure . They muft vary according to the variety of men's ap- prehenfions , circumstances , and opportunities . And it is impoffible to fettle thofe points , the belief of which shall be neceffary to falvation , absolutely and ...
Page 59
... it is the most improper inftrument to maintain truth , or rather it is much more likely to fubvert it . For can we fuppofe that God can ever be glorified by fuch A measures as are repugnant to charity and hu- manity , D 6 [ 59 ]
... it is the most improper inftrument to maintain truth , or rather it is much more likely to fubvert it . For can we fuppofe that God can ever be glorified by fuch A measures as are repugnant to charity and hu- manity , D 6 [ 59 ]
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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...