Annals of the American Pulpit: Episcopalian. 1859R. Carter and brothers, 1859 - Baptists |
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... born in Scotland , in the year 1656. He was educated at one of the Scottish Universities , and obtained a benefice in the Established Church of England , as set up in Scotland by the Stuarts . But as neither the Episcopal form of ...
... born in Scotland , in the year 1656. He was educated at one of the Scottish Universities , and obtained a benefice in the Established Church of England , as set up in Scotland by the Stuarts . But as neither the Episcopal form of ...
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... born of reputable parents , at Marton , in Shrop- shire , England , in the year 1656. He gave early promise of a fine intellectual development . He was sent first to a school at Oswestry , in his native county , and so rapid was his ...
... born of reputable parents , at Marton , in Shrop- shire , England , in the year 1656. He gave early promise of a fine intellectual development . He was sent first to a school at Oswestry , in his native county , and so rapid was his ...
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... born at Aberdeen , Scotland , in the year 1638 , and was educated at the University in his native city , He was originally con- nected with the Kirk of Scotland , but , soon after taking the degree of Master of Arts , he joined the ...
... born at Aberdeen , Scotland , in the year 1638 , and was educated at the University in his native city , He was originally con- nected with the Kirk of Scotland , but , soon after taking the degree of Master of Arts , he joined the ...
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... born of Christian parents , and was then preparing an adult negro to receive the ordinance of the Lord's Supper . In 1760 , Mr. Garden travelled to the North for the benefit of his health , and officiated in many vacant churches on his ...
... born of Christian parents , and was then preparing an adult negro to receive the ordinance of the Lord's Supper . In 1760 , Mr. Garden travelled to the North for the benefit of his health , and officiated in many vacant churches on his ...
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... born in Boston , April 27 , 1648 ; was admit- ted a freeman in 1673 ; followed the business of a bookseller and stationer ; was one of Sir Edmond Andros ' Councillors in 1687 ; was appointed Lt. Governor of New Hampshire in 1692 , and ...
... born in Boston , April 27 , 1648 ; was admit- ted a freeman in 1673 ; followed the business of a bookseller and stationer ; was one of Sir Edmond Andros ' Councillors in 1687 ; was appointed Lt. Governor of New Hampshire in 1692 , and ...
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Page 106 - I happened soon after to attend one of his sermons, in the course of which I perceived he intended to finish with a collection, and I silently resolved he should get nothing from me. I had in my pocket a handful of copper money, three or four silver dollars, and five pistoles in gold. As he proceeded I began to soften, and concluded to give the copper.
Page 549 - All the paths of the Lord are mercy and truth unto such as keep his covenant and his testimonies.
Page 689 - I was made a member of Christ, a child of God, and an inheritor of the kingdom of heaven.
Page 574 - God, by the armour of righteousness on the right hand and on the left, by honour and dishonour, by evil report and good report; as deceivers, and yet true; as unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and behold, we live; as chastened, and not killed; as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things.
Page 27 - But if, while we seek to be justified by Christ, we ourselves also are found sinners, — is therefore Christ the minister of sin ? God forbid ! 18 For if I build again the things which I destroyed, I make myself a transgressor.
Page 106 - Georgia, and suspecting a collection might be intended, had by precaution emptied his pockets before he came from home. Towards the conclusion of the discourse, however, he felt a strong...
Page 136 - Charter of the Corporation for the Relief of the Widows and Children of Clergymen in the Communion of the Church of England, in America...
Page 333 - Write, blessed are the dead who die in the Lord, for they rest from their labours, and their works do follow them.
Page 630 - Himself, as conscious of his awful charge, And anxious mainly that the flock he feeds May feel it too. Affectionate in look, And tender in address, as well becomes A messenger of grace to guilty men.
Page xvi - I do believe the holy scriptures of the Old and New Testament to be the word of God, and to contain all things necessary to salvation : and I do solemnly engage to conform to thfc doctrine and worship of the Protestant Episcopal Church in these United States.