A Comparative View of Christianity: And of the Other Forms of Religion which Have Existed, and Still Exist, in the World, Particularly with Regard to Their Moral Tendency, Volume 2W. Tait, 1826 |
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... mankind , who , in the course of reading the sacred Scriptures , thus imperceptibly imbibe the rules of conduct prescribed by divine wisdom . It is easy , how- ever , to collect from the writings of the New Testament , and to digest ...
... mankind , who , in the course of reading the sacred Scriptures , thus imperceptibly imbibe the rules of conduct prescribed by divine wisdom . It is easy , how- ever , to collect from the writings of the New Testament , and to digest ...
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... mankind to ab- jure all impiety , every species of false religion , and those depraved desires and pursuits which degrade and ruin human nature ; to practise the grand duties of temperance , moderation , and self - command ; of justice ...
... mankind to ab- jure all impiety , every species of false religion , and those depraved desires and pursuits which degrade and ruin human nature ; to practise the grand duties of temperance , moderation , and self - command ; of justice ...
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... mankind ; and , lastly , ascends to those which he owes to God . The apostle Paul's classification appears , in a certain degree , simi- lar to that of Cicero , with this important differ- ence , however , in favour of the apostle's ...
... mankind ; and , lastly , ascends to those which he owes to God . The apostle Paul's classification appears , in a certain degree , simi- lar to that of Cicero , with this important differ- ence , however , in favour of the apostle's ...
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... mankind . A fair A fair repu tation is an object of ardent desire to every ho- nourable bosom ; and the best means of obtain- ing it are the exercise of every useful or elegant talent , and the undeviating practice of virtue . " A good ...
... mankind . A fair A fair repu tation is an object of ardent desire to every ho- nourable bosom ; and the best means of obtain- ing it are the exercise of every useful or elegant talent , and the undeviating practice of virtue . " A good ...
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... mankind in reality exercise them in one way or other ; still , aversion from assiduous labour , and from the diligent cultiva- tion of his faculties , is extremely apt to steal upon his mind , and to prevent or relax his virtuous and ...
... mankind in reality exercise them in one way or other ; still , aversion from assiduous labour , and from the diligent cultiva- tion of his faculties , is extremely apt to steal upon his mind , and to prevent or relax his virtuous and ...
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Page 258 - If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth, ' but if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.
Page 258 - For there are certain men crept in unawares, who were before of old ordained to this condemnation ; ungodly men, turning the grace of our God into lasciviousness, and denying the only Lord God, and our Lord Jesus Christ.
Page 50 - Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy: but I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you...
Page 33 - Likewise, ye Husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving honour unto the Wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life, that your prayers be not hindered.
Page 4 - For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world ; looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ ; who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.
Page 38 - At his day thou shalt give him his hire, neither shall the sun go down upon it; for he is poor, and setteth his heart upon it: lest he cry against thee unto the LORD, and it be sin unto thee.
Page 47 - A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach...
Page 50 - Charity never faileth: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away. For we know in part, and we prophesy in part. But when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be done away.
Page 245 - And he commanded us to preach unto the people, and to testify that it is he which was ordained of God to be the Judge of quick and dead. To him give all the prophets witness, that through his Name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins.
Page 317 - The first man is of the earth, earthy : the second man is the Lord from heaven. As is the earthy, such are they also that are earthy : and as is the heavenly, such are they also that are heavenly. And as we have borne the image of the earthy, we shall also bear the image of the heavenly.