The Christian Advocate, Volume 11A. Finley, 1833 |
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... gospel who com- poses , or delivers discourses , with this for his principal view . He inverts the Apostle's rule , and preaches himself and not Christ Jesus . And equally awful must be the account of those hearers , who seek for ...
... gospel who com- poses , or delivers discourses , with this for his principal view . He inverts the Apostle's rule , and preaches himself and not Christ Jesus . And equally awful must be the account of those hearers , who seek for ...
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... gospel ministry . Our Sa- viour did not disdain the kindest offices towards the humble orders of society . The gate of opulence did not allure his footsteps . He was pleased to assume for himself the appearance of a Galilean pea- sant ...
... gospel ministry . Our Sa- viour did not disdain the kindest offices towards the humble orders of society . The gate of opulence did not allure his footsteps . He was pleased to assume for himself the appearance of a Galilean pea- sant ...
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... gospel , and cause them to speak reproachfully . You will at once , I dare say , ap- prehend that this is a preface to my exercising a little of that fide- lity which I so much approve . It is ; and be assured it is with no feeling but ...
... gospel , and cause them to speak reproachfully . You will at once , I dare say , ap- prehend that this is a preface to my exercising a little of that fide- lity which I so much approve . It is ; and be assured it is with no feeling but ...
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... gospel to guard me against evils into which , from the deceitfulness of the heart , I am apt to be be- trayed . With the very best wishes for you and yours , and earnestly pray- ing that we may be directed , in our different spheres ...
... gospel to guard me against evils into which , from the deceitfulness of the heart , I am apt to be be- trayed . With the very best wishes for you and yours , and earnestly pray- ing that we may be directed , in our different spheres ...
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... gospel to the heathen , has been overlooked , or but partially re- garded . And it has long been my opinion , that until the Presbyterian church , in her own name and cha- racter , engaged in the work of mis- sions , a general interest ...
... gospel to the heathen , has been overlooked , or but partially re- garded . And it has long been my opinion , that until the Presbyterian church , in her own name and cha- racter , engaged in the work of mis- sions , a general interest ...
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Page 435 - The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.
Page 474 - Against thee, thee only, have I sinned, and done this evil in thy sight: that thou mightest be justified when thou speakest, and be clear when thou judgest.
Page 194 - And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it.
Page 527 - He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus.
Page 207 - Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.
Page 147 - God ; for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is the rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
Page 312 - And they did eat and drink, he and the men that were with him, and tarried all night : and they rose up in the morning : and he said, Send me away unto my master.
Page 242 - And he said, I will not destroy it for twenty's sake. 32 And he said, Oh let not the Lord be angry, and I will speak yet but this once: Peradventure ten shall be found there. And he said, I will not destroy it for ten's sake.
Page 194 - And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily verily I say unto you ; Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you. Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name ; ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full.
Page 218 - Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you.