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find that Abraham , who is emphatically styled the friend of God , the father of the
faithful , who has been held up for imitation in all ages as a pattern for believers ,
did dedicate the tithe of his acquisition to the glory of his Creator ; and Jacob ...
find that Abraham , who is emphatically styled the friend of God , the father of the
faithful , who has been held up for imitation in all ages as a pattern for believers ,
did dedicate the tithe of his acquisition to the glory of his Creator ; and Jacob ...
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... Padan - aram ; of the faithful servants of God in all ages , before you can be
free from the charge of Malachiof robbing God , and before you can expect to
reap the reward of those who honour God . We must , as Solomon says ,
SERMON 1 .
... Padan - aram ; of the faithful servants of God in all ages , before you can be
free from the charge of Malachiof robbing God , and before you can expect to
reap the reward of those who honour God . We must , as Solomon says ,
SERMON 1 .
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In the observations made upon the conduct of Abraham , it has been my
endeavour concisely to state the practice adopted in the Jewish Church , and
indeed in the Church of God through all ages . The more diligently you search the
word of ...
In the observations made upon the conduct of Abraham , it has been my
endeavour concisely to state the practice adopted in the Jewish Church , and
indeed in the Church of God through all ages . The more diligently you search the
word of ...
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They will both tell you they act from experience the experience of ages as well as
their own . The man of property entrusts his wealth to the state , assured that at
the close of the year he shall receive an increase from its use ; and if you ask him
...
They will both tell you they act from experience the experience of ages as well as
their own . The man of property entrusts his wealth to the state , assured that at
the close of the year he shall receive an increase from its use ; and if you ask him
...
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The conceptions formed of heaven by unassisted reason , have been for the most
part according to the varied characters and dispositions of those who have
formed them . We find , however , that in some way or other , all ages have
looked ...
The conceptions formed of heaven by unassisted reason , have been for the most
part according to the varied characters and dispositions of those who have
formed them . We find , however , that in some way or other , all ages have
looked ...
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Page 81 - And there shall be no more curse: but the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it; and his servants shall serve him: And they shall see his face; and his name shall be in their foreheads.
Page 83 - Either what woman having ten pieces of silver, if she lose one piece, doth not light a candle, and sweep the house, and seek diligently till she find it ? And when she hath found it, she calleth her friends and her neighbours, together, saying, Rejoice with me ; for I have found the piece which I had lost. Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.
Page 79 - And the building of the wall of it was of jasper: and the city was pure gold, like unto clear glass. 19. And the foundations of the wall of the city were garnished with all manner of precious stones.
Page 82 - Then drew near unto him all the publicans and sinners for to hear him. And the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, This man receiveth sinners, and eateth with them.
Page 9 - 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 79 - Having the glory of God: and her light was like unto a stone most precious, even like a jasper stone, clear as crystal...
Page 113 - And they came, every one whose heart stirred him up, and every one whom his spirit made willing, and they brought the Lord's offering to the work of the tabernacle of the congregation, and for all his service, and for the holy garments. And they came, both men and women, as many as were willing hearted, and brought bracelets, and earrings, and rings, and tablets, all jewels of gold : and every man that offered offered an offering of gold unto the Lord. And every man, with whom was found blue, and...
Page 6 - And God said unto him, I am God Almighty: be fruitful and multiply; a nation and a company of nations shall be of thee, and kings shall come out of thy loins; 12 And the land which I gave Abraham and Isaac, to thee I will give it, and to thy seed after thee will I give the land.
Page 10 - Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites ! for ye pay tithe of mint, and anise, and cummin, and have omitted the weightier matters of the law, judgment, mercy, and faith : these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone.
Page 39 - If ye fulfil the royal law according to the scripture; Thou shall love thy neighbour as thyself, ye do well ; but if ye have respect to persons, ye commit sin, and are convinced of the law as transgressors.
Bibliographic information
| Title | Sermons on Church Building |
| Author | James Alexander Emerton |
| Publisher | J Hatchard and Son, 1842 |
| Original from | Oxford University |
| Digitized | 21 Apr 2006 |
| Length | 135 pages |
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