The Christian Investigator and Evangelical Reformer, Volume 1R. Groombridge, 1842 - Evangelicalism |
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... object a leading object of our periodical , is INVESTIGATION : investigation , in a Christian disposition , and on Chris- tian principles , of matters pertaining to Christianity . More particularly -this object is , to excite in the ...
... object a leading object of our periodical , is INVESTIGATION : investigation , in a Christian disposition , and on Chris- tian principles , of matters pertaining to Christianity . More particularly -this object is , to excite in the ...
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... objects for which God has called them into being . The first great peculiarity of the present period , is the restless spirit of inquiry which so extensively pre- vails . There have been times when for centuries the spirit of inquiry ...
... objects for which God has called them into being . The first great peculiarity of the present period , is the restless spirit of inquiry which so extensively pre- vails . There have been times when for centuries the spirit of inquiry ...
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... object of our inquiry is , to determine whether Heaven has pronounced the doctrine in question true . You say that it is so ; but that is not enough ; we must see , and hear , and judge for ourselves , and then we shall be con- tent ...
... object of our inquiry is , to determine whether Heaven has pronounced the doctrine in question true . You say that it is so ; but that is not enough ; we must see , and hear , and judge for ourselves , and then we shall be con- tent ...
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... object . Nay , in the course of half that period , we should have a generation rising up in knowledge and holiness , far superior to any race which has appeared in the world during the ages that are past . For But is it of any avail to ...
... object . Nay , in the course of half that period , we should have a generation rising up in knowledge and holiness , far superior to any race which has appeared in the world during the ages that are past . For But is it of any avail to ...
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... objects all the superfluities of wealth which have been hitherto devoted to luxury and pride . Every Chris- tian hero should be distinguished in society ( whether he be sneered at or applauded by the men of the world , ) by his ...
... objects all the superfluities of wealth which have been hitherto devoted to luxury and pride . Every Chris- tian hero should be distinguished in society ( whether he be sneered at or applauded by the men of the world , ) by his ...
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Page 77 - Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep. Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.
Page 11 - Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there hath not risen a greater than John the Baptist : notwithstanding he that is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.
Page 77 - Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith; 7 Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching; ' 8 Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation...
Page 89 - But this I say, brethren, the time is short: it remaineth, that both they that have wives be as though they had none; And they that weep, as though they wept not; and they that rejoice, as though they rejoiced not; and they that buy, as though they possessed not; And they that use this world, as not abusing it: for the fashion of this world passeth away.
Page 407 - Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin; and yet I say unto you that even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.
Page 124 - Prayer is the burden of a sigh, The falling of a tear ; The upward glancing of an eye, When none but God is near. ; Prayer is the simplest form of speech That infant lips can try ; Prayer the sublimest strains that reach The Majesty on high. . Prayer is the Christian's vital breath, The Christian's native air ; His watchword at the gates of death : He enters heaven with prayer. Prayer is the contrite sinner's voice, Returning from his ways ; While angels in their songs rejoice, And cry,
Page 126 - But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you : but as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in him.
Page 55 - Sit thou at my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool." The Lord shall send the rod of thy strength out of Zion: rule thou in the midst of thine enemies.
Page 375 - Belial? or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel? and what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, "I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.
Page 13 - And the four beasts said, Amen. And the four and twenty elders fell down and worshipped him that liveth for ever and ever.