A brief view of the early origin and scriptural doctrine of the Book of common prayer, in question and answer1844 |
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... tion of the Public Service of the Church of Christ ? Yes ; one noticed by the earliest Fathers ; and the council of Laodicea , 1500 years ago , directed that Lessons and Psalms should alternate , as they do in our Services . See No. 10 ...
... tion of the Public Service of the Church of Christ ? Yes ; one noticed by the earliest Fathers ; and the council of Laodicea , 1500 years ago , directed that Lessons and Psalms should alternate , as they do in our Services . See No. 10 ...
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... tion . 92. What abuse , or corrupted habit , of the Church of Rome did our Church correct in the ar- rangement of her Lessons ? That of reading merely a verse or two of Scrip- ture as a Lesson ; whilst human writings , often c 2 ...
... tion . 92. What abuse , or corrupted habit , of the Church of Rome did our Church correct in the ar- rangement of her Lessons ? That of reading merely a verse or two of Scrip- ture as a Lesson ; whilst human writings , often c 2 ...
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... tion in the evening , prayer having been collected ( collectâ oratione ) ; whence the term collect ' was used for the prayer , in opposi- tion to ' preces , ' prayer in a short , uncollected form . 140. Are Collects of ancient use in ...
... tion in the evening , prayer having been collected ( collectâ oratione ) ; whence the term collect ' was used for the prayer , in opposi- tion to ' preces , ' prayer in a short , uncollected form . 140. Are Collects of ancient use in ...
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... tion and sin by any other than God's help . Prayers for the Sovereign and Royal Family . 153. Is prayer for the Sovereign founded upon the practice of early Liturgies ? Yes ; not only those of our own land , but those of the East . 154 ...
... tion and sin by any other than God's help . Prayers for the Sovereign and Royal Family . 153. Is prayer for the Sovereign founded upon the practice of early Liturgies ? Yes ; not only those of our own land , but those of the East . 154 ...
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... tion of spirit . " Eccl . i . 14 . " Verily , every man at his best state is alto- gether vanity . " Ps . xxxix . 5 . 185. 3 . " To be spiritually minded is life and peace . " Rom . viii . 6 . " Be careful for nothing ; but in every ...
... tion of spirit . " Eccl . i . 14 . " Verily , every man at his best state is alto- gether vanity . " Ps . xxxix . 5 . 185. 3 . " To be spiritually minded is life and peace . " Rom . viii . 6 . " Be careful for nothing ; but in every ...
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Page 62 - For we have not an High Priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities ; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
Page 72 - Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints ; and for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.
Page 41 - Ye are our epistle written in our hearts, known and read of all men : forasmuch as ye are manifestly declared to be the epistle of Christ ministered by us, written not with ink, but with the Spirit of the living God ; not in tables of stone, but in fleshy tables of the heart.
Page 71 - Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the Lord of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it.
Page 56 - For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins, but a certain fearful looking for of judgment and fiery indignation, which shall devour the adversaries.
Page 39 - Give, therefore, thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad: for who is able to judge this thy so great a people ?' And the speech pleased the Lord, that Solomon had asked this thing.
Page 15 - He that covereth his sins shall not prosper ; but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy,
Page 56 - This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that ye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk, in the vanity of their mind, having the understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God through the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of their heart: who being past feeling have given themselves over unto lasciviousness, to work all uncleanness with greediness.
Page 72 - The pastures are clothed with flocks ; The valleys also are covered over with corn ; They shout for joy, they also sing.
Page 61 - O that there were such an heart in them, that they would fear me, and keep all my commandments always, that it might be well with them, and with their children for ever ! Go say to them, Get you into your tents again.