The Early Christians; Their Manners and Customs, Trials and Sufferings1837 - Church history - 247 pages |
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... virtue , the faith , the devotion , displayed by them would seem improbable in a tale of fancy ; and nevertheless they are recorded in histories bearing upon them the stamp and mark ... virtues flowed , we could scarcely credit INTRODUCTION.
... virtue , the faith , the devotion , displayed by them would seem improbable in a tale of fancy ; and nevertheless they are recorded in histories bearing upon them the stamp and mark ... virtues flowed , we could scarcely credit INTRODUCTION.
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William Pridden. from which their virtues flowed , we could scarcely credit the undoubted facts which have been pre ... virtue , at once too lofty and too lowly for mere human nature ever to attain . In their holy conduct we vi INTRODUCTION .
William Pridden. from which their virtues flowed , we could scarcely credit the undoubted facts which have been pre ... virtue , at once too lofty and too lowly for mere human nature ever to attain . In their holy conduct we vi INTRODUCTION .
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... virtues ? Fighting in the same cause with those Christian heroes , -serving under the same great Captain , struggling against the same mortal enemies , if we wish to be successful as they were , we must follow their example . The ...
... virtues ? Fighting in the same cause with those Christian heroes , -serving under the same great Captain , struggling against the same mortal enemies , if we wish to be successful as they were , we must follow their example . The ...
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... virtues themselves , instead of commanding respect from their dazzling showy character , were of such a kind as rather to raise the contempt of their proud enemies . To be humble and meek , to be patient and forgiving , to be heavenly ...
... virtues themselves , instead of commanding respect from their dazzling showy character , were of such a kind as rather to raise the contempt of their proud enemies . To be humble and meek , to be patient and forgiving , to be heavenly ...
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... virtues ever have been mani- fested , as they were , by human strength alone . In the conduct of the heathen persecutors we behold but the vices and crimes of this lower world ; in that of the Christian sufferers he must be indeed blind ...
... virtues ever have been mani- fested , as they were , by human strength alone . In the conduct of the heathen persecutors we behold but the vices and crimes of this lower world ; in that of the Christian sufferers he must be indeed blind ...
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Page 128 - Else what shall they do which are baptized for the dead, if the dead rise not at all ? Why are they then baptized for the dead?
Page 155 - But I would have you know, that the head of every man is Christ; and the head of the woman is the man; and the head of Christ is God . 4 Every man praying or prophesying, having his head covered, dishonoureth his head.
Page 109 - And I will kill her children with death ; and all the churches shall know that I am he which searcheth the reins and hearts ; and I will give unto- every one of you according to your works.
Page 186 - If thou hast much, give plenteously: if thou hast little, do thy diligence gladly to give of that little : for so gatherest thou thyself a good reward in the day of necessity. Tobit iv. He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the Lord : and look, what he layeth out, it shall be paid him again.