Letters to W. Wilberforce, Esq., M.P.: To which is Added, An Answer to Melancthon, His Vindicator, Demonstrating the Inconsistency of a Protestant Christian and the Impolicy of a British Legislator in Advocating the Roman Catholic Claims |
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... observation of that celebrated Wri- ter ; but he wishes to adopt it more especially with regard to Him , with whom he , unhappily , finds himself chiefly in collision upon this im- portant subject . Not only does he feel that ...
... observation of that celebrated Wri- ter ; but he wishes to adopt it more especially with regard to Him , with whom he , unhappily , finds himself chiefly in collision upon this im- portant subject . Not only does he feel that ...
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... observe the errors which the POPES have committed , and the vices in which they have indulged ; while that of PAPAL SUPREMACY is too gross ,. either for wise Statesmen , or true Patriots to admit with safe- ty to their country . The ...
... observe the errors which the POPES have committed , and the vices in which they have indulged ; while that of PAPAL SUPREMACY is too gross ,. either for wise Statesmen , or true Patriots to admit with safe- ty to their country . The ...
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... observe the present feelings of the Romish Church , in reference to their general use and free circulation . In the Bull of the present POPE , the circulation of the Bible is characterised as " an abo- minable device , by which the very ...
... observe the present feelings of the Romish Church , in reference to their general use and free circulation . In the Bull of the present POPE , the circulation of the Bible is characterised as " an abo- minable device , by which the very ...
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... observe the co - operation of parts , and the unity of design , which are secured by such a system as induces any per- sons to denounce the exertions for enlightening the world by the Holy Scriptures . Does the POPE declare that the ...
... observe the co - operation of parts , and the unity of design , which are secured by such a system as induces any per- sons to denounce the exertions for enlightening the world by the Holy Scriptures . Does the POPE declare that the ...
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... observe , that when any argument for the Claims is drawn from “ the present state of the Protestant mind , " it becomes worthy of consideration , whether that state of mind , is really the result of such deep and mature reflection upon ...
... observe , that when any argument for the Claims is drawn from “ the present state of the Protestant mind , " it becomes worthy of consideration , whether that state of mind , is really the result of such deep and mature reflection upon ...
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Page 181 - And David said in his heart, I shall now perish one day by the hand of Saul: there is nothing better for me than that I should speedily escape into the land of the Philistines; and Saul shall despair of me, to seek me any more in any coast of Israel: so shall I escape out of his hand.
Page 144 - For what do all these and the like doctrines signify, but that they may, and are ready upon any occasion to seize the government, and possess themselves of the estates and fortunes of their fellowsubjects; and that they only ask leave to be tolerated by the magistrates so long, until they find themselves strong enough to effect it?
Page 239 - And I sent messengers unto them, saying, I am doing a great work, so that I cannot come down: why should the work cease, whilst I leave it, and come down to you?
Page 7 - But as then he that was born after the flesh, persecuted him that was born after the Spirit, even so it is now.
Page viii - DEAD flies cause the ointment of the apothecary to send forth a stinking savour : so doth a little folly him that is in reputation for wisdom and honour.
Page 25 - Nos. 2 and 3 ;) for it is evident, from experience, that the holy scriptures, when circulated in the vulgar tongue, have, through the temerity of men, produced more harm than benefit...
Page 242 - And I said unto the nobles, and to the rulers, and to the rest of the people, The work is great and large, and we are separated upon the wall, one far from another. In what place therefore ye hear the sound of the trumpet, resort ye thither unto us: our God shall fight for us.
Page 32 - Now therefore, behold, the Lord bringeth up upon them the waters of the river, strong and many, even the king of Assyria, and all his glory: and he shall come up over all his channels, and go over all his banks.
Page 236 - Lay not that flattering unction to your soul, That not your trespass but my madness speaks; It will but skin and film the ulcerous place, Whiles rank corruption, mining all within, Infects unseen.
Page 146 - Indeed, bitter and earnest writing must not hastily be condemned ; for men cannot contend coldly, and without affection, about things which they hold dear and precious.