 | Missions - 1809 - 618 pages
...inspected, the more lovely she will1" appear. If this work or institution., '. therefore, be of man, it will come to nought ; but if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it, lest, haply, ye be found even to fight against God.' Knowing, therefore, as we do., that much go»d has resulted from... | |
 | Missions - 1808 - 632 pages
...His second motto, is equally well chosen : ' And now, 1 say unto you, refrain from these men, and let them alone ; for if this counsel or this work be of men, it will come to nought : but it'itbeofGoD, ye cannot overthrow it, lest haply ye be found even to fight against God.' Acts v. 38.... | |
 | Thomas Sherlock - Sermons, English - 1812 - 478 pages
...perimed, and concluded, with refpect to the <:afe of the Apoftles then before them ; If this work be of men, it will come to nought ; but if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow //, left haply ye be found to fight agaiiift God. The council agreed to this advice,... | |
 | Garnet Terry - 1812 - 408 pages
...beginning, been made to the truth of God, has ever proved fruitless; Consider, that " if this work be of men, it will come to nought ; but, if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it." Reflect, in time ; and God grant that you may become truly wise, and know the... | |
 | James Everett - 1812 - 138 pages
...the members of the Sanhedrim, were more seriously considered — " If this counsel, or this work be of men, it will come to nought: but if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it." — Surrounded, Sir, as we * "Address," p. 48-7. f 'bid- P- **• now are, with... | |
 | Joseph Milner - Church history - 1812 - 666 pages
...succeed. " Nothing better," replied Luther instantly, " than the advice of Gamaliel ; ' If this work be of men, it will come to nought; but if it be of God, ye cannot resist it.' The emperor and the princes may inform the pope, that I feel perfectly assured this... | |
 | American periodicals - 1812 - 594 pages
...upon me to say. Let the words of Gamaliel suffice on this point : " If this counsel, or this work, be of men, it will come to nought ; but if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it." However, I find myself drawn by your invitation to ask, among •ther of your... | |
 | John Wesley - Methodism - 1812 - 446 pages
...advice of a great and learned man, " Refrain from these men, and let them alone. If this work be of man, it will come to nought. But if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it." And .why should you ".be found even to fight against (Jud ?" If a man fight with... | |
 | John Aikin - Biography - 1813 - 720 pages
...resolutions respecting them, concluding in these memorable words : " Refrain from these men, and let them alone : for if this counsel, or this work, be...of God, ye cannot overthrow it ; lest haply ye be found even to fight against God." To his advice the assembly yielded, and, after ordering the Apostles... | |
 | Jacob Stanley - Free churches - 1813 - 158 pages
...interests of the established church, you are under a strong delusion. " Refrain from these men, and let them alone : for if this counsel or this work be of...be of God, ye cannot overthrow it: lest haply ye be found even to fight against God."* * Acts T. 38, 39. Sincerely praying that the zeal of Christians... | |
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Refrain from these men, and let them alone: for if this counsel or this work be of men, it will come to nought: But if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it; lest haply ye be found even to fight against God. 
