The life of Isaac Milner; comprising a portion of his correspondence and other writings hitherto unpublished1842 |
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... object of the following pages to exhibit an eminent instance of the success which , almost invariably , in a greater or less degree , rewards the vigorous and persevering exercise of superior talents , such an object would amply justify ...
... object of the following pages to exhibit an eminent instance of the success which , almost invariably , in a greater or less degree , rewards the vigorous and persevering exercise of superior talents , such an object would amply justify ...
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... Objects of the Strictures . — Extracts . - History . - Natural Philosophy . - Doctrine of Probabilities . - Study of Divinity . - Value and use of the Prayer Book . - Sentiments on Predestination . - Conclusion . - Review of Stric ...
... Objects of the Strictures . — Extracts . - History . - Natural Philosophy . - Doctrine of Probabilities . - Study of Divinity . - Value and use of the Prayer Book . - Sentiments on Predestination . - Conclusion . - Review of Stric ...
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... object of his attention , always characterized him ; and which , when directed to this science , speedily placed him among the first chymists of his day . It was about this time , that , by incautiously inhaling some noxious gas , he ...
... object of his attention , always characterized him ; and which , when directed to this science , speedily placed him among the first chymists of his day . It was about this time , that , by incautiously inhaling some noxious gas , he ...
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... object being to induce the friend to whom it was addressed to postpone an intended visit to Cambridge . " MY DEAR SIR , " Queen's , Thursday , March 11th , 1787 . " Your kindness touches me most sensibly ; but the more I am convinced of ...
... object being to induce the friend to whom it was addressed to postpone an intended visit to Cambridge . " MY DEAR SIR , " Queen's , Thursday , March 11th , 1787 . " Your kindness touches me most sensibly ; but the more I am convinced of ...
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... object to recommend him to the approbation of the many excellent persons who regard card - playing as , in itself , a sin , I might dismiss the matter with the remark , that subsequent to that period , he never joined a card - party ...
... object to recommend him to the approbation of the many excellent persons who regard card - playing as , in itself , a sin , I might dismiss the matter with the remark , that subsequent to that period , he never joined a card - party ...
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acquainted affection affectionate affliction answer appear Archbishop of York Arminian attention believe Bible Society Bishop Bishop of Carlisle bless Board of Longitude brother Calvinistic Cambridge character Christ Christian Church of England circumstances concerning considerable danger Dean Milner Dean of Carlisle Dean's Deanery dear friend DEAR SIR Divine doctrine doubt duty endeavour excellent expressed favour feelings Gospel grace heart History Holy hope Hull interest ISAAC MILNER Jesus Joseph Milner Jowett justifying faith Kensington Gore kind late living Lord matter means mind nature never observations occasion opinion passage perhaps persons prayer preached present principles qualifications Queen's Lodge question regard religion religious remarks respecting Richardson Scriptures sentiments sermons sincere Smith's Prize spirit Stillingfleet supposed Thee things thought tion true truth University University of Cambridge Vice-Chancellor volume WILLIAM WILBERFORCE wish words writes wrote
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Page 368 - By regeneration we are made members of Christ, children of God, and inheritors of the Kingdom of Heaven.
Page 368 - Because they promise them both by their sureties; which promise, when they come to age, themselves are bound to perform.
Page 537 - Beware, lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the traditions of men ; after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ: For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily.
Page 667 - He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.
Page 650 - They did promise and vow three things in my name. First, that I should renounce the devil and all his works, the pomps and vanities of this wicked world, and all the sinful lusts of the flesh.
Page 202 - When the ear heard him then it blessed him, and when the eye saw him it gave witness to him : Because he delivered the poor that cried, and the fatherless, and him that had none to help him. The blessing of him that was ready to perish came upon him: and he caused the widow's heart to sing for joy.
Page 368 - ... a sign of regeneration, or new birth, whereby, as by an instrument, they that receive Baptism rightly are grafted into the Church : the promises of the forgiveness of sin, and of our adoption to be the sons of God by the Holy Ghost, are visibly signed and sealed : faith is confirmed, and grace increased by virtue of prayer unto God.
Page 115 - By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death; and was not found, because God had translated him, for before his translation he had this testimony, that he pleased God.
Page 593 - Heb. xi. 17, according to that in 2 Cor. viii. 12. Where there is a willing mind, it is accepted according to what a man hath, and not according to what he hath not : which is true of this church-duty, as well as of that of alms.
Page 638 - Doubt ye not therefore, but earnestly believe, that he hath likewise favourably received...