Extracts from the Minutes of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America, Volume 4R. Aitken, 1817 |
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... cause of just complaint , and of deep regret . In many instances , however , a check has been given to these de- grading and sinful practices , by the salutary operation of moral societies . Societies of this character , if instituted ...
... cause of just complaint , and of deep regret . In many instances , however , a check has been given to these de- grading and sinful practices , by the salutary operation of moral societies . Societies of this character , if instituted ...
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... cause , which contains in itself a character of infinite importance : ་ ་ Enough to fill an Angel's hands , " It filled a Saviour's heart . " " In the establishment of Bible Societies there has been the most extensive combination ...
... cause , which contains in itself a character of infinite importance : ་ ་ Enough to fill an Angel's hands , " It filled a Saviour's heart . " " In the establishment of Bible Societies there has been the most extensive combination ...
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... cause of Jesus is advancing . Ma- ny happy fruits of past revivals are now enjoyed , and great things are still doing for Zion in that section of our country . Bible , Tract , Missionary societies are nu- merous , and useful in their ...
... cause of Jesus is advancing . Ma- ny happy fruits of past revivals are now enjoyed , and great things are still doing for Zion in that section of our country . Bible , Tract , Missionary societies are nu- merous , and useful in their ...
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... cause , seem by degrees to be passing away . The spirit of God is marvellously shed forth on some parts of Zi- on . Fervency and concert in prayer appear to be in- creasing among christians . May we not then hope , that the night is far ...
... cause , seem by degrees to be passing away . The spirit of God is marvellously shed forth on some parts of Zi- on . Fervency and concert in prayer appear to be in- creasing among christians . May we not then hope , that the night is far ...
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... cause of human happiness were , surely , never before witnessed ! The days of darkness , we fondly hope , are passing away ; and the period drawing nigh when the angel bearing the trumpet of the everlasting Gospel , shall carry his holy ...
... cause of human happiness were , surely , never before witnessed ! The days of darkness , we fondly hope , are passing away ; and the period drawing nigh when the angel bearing the trumpet of the everlasting Gospel , shall carry his holy ...
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Page 6 - For such an High Priest became us, who is holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, and made higher than the heavens ; who needeth not daily, as those high priests, to offer up sacrifice, first for His own sins, and then for the people's : for this He did once, when He offered up Himself.
Page 15 - God hath made of one blood all nations of men to dwell on the face of the earth...
Page 6 - Blessed be the Lord God, the God of Israel, who only doeth wondrous things. And blessed be his glorious name for ever: and let the whole earth be filled with his glory; Amen, and Amen.
Page 16 - ... it is manifestly the duty of all Christians, who enjoy the light of the present day, when the inconsistency of slavery, both with the dictates of humanity and of religion, has been demonstrated .and is generally seen and acknowledged, to use their honest, earnest, and unwearied endeavors to correct the errors of former times, and as speedily as possible to efface this blot on our holy religion, and to obtain the complete abolition of slavery throughout Christendom, and if possible throughout...
Page 6 - Let not then your good be evil spoken of: for the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost. For he that in these things serveth Christ is acceptable to God, and approved of men.
Page 15 - ... degraded as a human being, and exposed to the danger of passing into the hands of a master who may inflict upon him all the hardships and injuries which inhumanity and avarice may suggest.
Page 293 - Let us, therefore, follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another.