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... given of exordia and per- orations , one short discourse of Augustine in full , and an extemporaneous discourse of Chrysostom , with a few unimportant omissions , along with briefer selections of illustrations of particular points and ...
... given of exordia and per- orations , one short discourse of Augustine in full , and an extemporaneous discourse of Chrysostom , with a few unimportant omissions , along with briefer selections of illustrations of particular points and ...
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... given him so much trouble , and the excessive rigour of those that adhered to the Novatian schism . The rise of the latter divi- sion is a curious instance of the facility with which certain minds can pass from one extreme to an- other ...
... given him so much trouble , and the excessive rigour of those that adhered to the Novatian schism . The rise of the latter divi- sion is a curious instance of the facility with which certain minds can pass from one extreme to an- other ...
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... given of the discussion , because , in all likelihood , there was none ; but Cyprian has pre- served the formal opinions delivered by each bishop , in which there is sufficient diversity to show that every man spoke his own mind in his ...
... given of the discussion , because , in all likelihood , there was none ; but Cyprian has pre- served the formal opinions delivered by each bishop , in which there is sufficient diversity to show that every man spoke his own mind in his ...
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... given to the trembling execu- tioner , bade him do his office quickly , covered his face with his hands , and calmly awaited the fatal stroke . " ( Page 37. ) the whole Christian population , who crowded around the gate.
... given to the trembling execu- tioner , bade him do his office quickly , covered his face with his hands , and calmly awaited the fatal stroke . " ( Page 37. ) the whole Christian population , who crowded around the gate.
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... given to the trembling executioner , bade him do his office quickly , covered his face with his hands , and calmly awaited the fatal stroke . His death was worthy of his life . His brave soul passed away exulting in the glory of having ...
... given to the trembling executioner , bade him do his office quickly , covered his face with his hands , and calmly awaited the fatal stroke . His death was worthy of his life . His brave soul passed away exulting in the glory of having ...
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Page 125 - As ye know how we exhorted, and comforted, and charged every one of you, as a father doth his children, 12 That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory.
Page 303 - THIS interesting and attractive series of Stories for Young People is primarily intended, as the title imports, to inculcate in an unobtrusive manner the " Golden Rule." The old proverb saith truly, " Precepts may lead, but examples draw." It will be found that these Stories bear upon the cardinal elements of character — quietly and naturally showing the necessity of their culture— bringing out in a pleasant genial manner the teachings of experience, and the true aims of life.
Page 128 - For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ: whose end is destruction, whose God is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame, who mind earthly things.
Page 101 - Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying. But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof.
Page 154 - But when they deliver you up, take no thought how or what ye shall speak : for it shall be given you in that same hour what ye shall speak. For it is not ye that speak, but the Spirit of your Father which speaketh in you.
Page 100 - How long, how long? To-morrow, and to-morrow? Why not now? Why is there not this hour an end to my uncleanness?
Page 281 - Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy stomach's sake and thine often infirmities.
Page 138 - For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God. When Christ, who is your life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory.
Page 144 - Two men went up into the temple to pray, the one a pharisee and the other a publican ; the pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican ; I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess.
Page 278 - CHRIST our passover is sacrificed for us ; therefore let us keep the feast ; Not with the old leaven, neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness ; but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth.