Letters to my children on Church (moral) subjects, Volume 1 |
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Page 76
... bishops , and other clergy , its presidents and teachers . This idea you will always find in the descrip- tions which are given in the Gospels , Acts of the Apostles , and other Holy Books ; for in- stance , to begin at the beginning ...
... bishops , and other clergy , its presidents and teachers . This idea you will always find in the descrip- tions which are given in the Gospels , Acts of the Apostles , and other Holy Books ; for in- stance , to begin at the beginning ...
Page 84
... bishops and spiritual heads or rulers appointed by Christ himself . Its powers are in itself , coming down from Christ . Its gifts are in itself , coming down from the Holy Spirit , by the promise of the Lord Jesus ; and that which no ...
... bishops and spiritual heads or rulers appointed by Christ himself . Its powers are in itself , coming down from Christ . Its gifts are in itself , coming down from the Holy Spirit , by the promise of the Lord Jesus ; and that which no ...
Page 86
... bishops would go on ruling the Church without the aid of the state , just as much as they had been accus- tomed to do with the aid of the state . We should not be so rich or so flourishing in worldly things , but probably we should be ...
... bishops would go on ruling the Church without the aid of the state , just as much as they had been accus- tomed to do with the aid of the state . We should not be so rich or so flourishing in worldly things , but probably we should be ...
Page 87
... bishops who rule , and clergy who administer Christ's holy sacraments with just as much spiritual blessing , perhaps more , and more purely , than even in England . And , if these things have been so in England , and are so in Scotland ...
... bishops who rule , and clergy who administer Christ's holy sacraments with just as much spiritual blessing , perhaps more , and more purely , than even in England . And , if these things have been so in England , and are so in Scotland ...
Page 93
... bishops , and chief rulers from time to time , ought to be to you in the place of a MOTHER ; and just as wrong and as ridiculous would it be for a little child who knew nothing of what was good for him , and who must be , from his age ...
... bishops , and chief rulers from time to time , ought to be to you in the place of a MOTHER ; and just as wrong and as ridiculous would it be for a little child who knew nothing of what was good for him , and who must be , from his age ...
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Page 395 - BLESSED Lord, who hast caused all holy Scriptures to be written for our learning; Grant that we may in such wise hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them, that by patience, and comfort of thy holy Word, we may embrace, and ever hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life, which thou hast given us in our Saviour Jesus Christ.
Page 59 - Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death? Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.
Page 211 - And it came to pass, when the priests were come out of the holy place, that the cloud filled the house of the Lord. So that the priests could not stand to minister because of the cloud : for the glory of the Lord had filled the house of the Lord.
Page 103 - Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them. "For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple.
Page 58 - Well ; because of unbelief they were broken off, and thou standest by faith. Be not high-minded, but fear : for if God spared not the natural branches, take heed lest He also spare not thee.
Page 196 - As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them. And when they had fasted and prayed, and laid their hands on them, they sent them away.
Page 209 - And there I will meet with thee, and I will commune with thee from above the mercy seat, from between the two cherubims which are upon the ark of the testimony, of all things which I will give thee in commandment unto the children of Israel.
Page 54 - Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh ; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again.
Page 16 - I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made : marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.
Page 198 - Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery.