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But among so numerous a body , possessed of cultivated minds , permitted to
think for themselves , and publicly to express the result of their reflections , some
differences of opinion , some collision of interests might naturally be expected to
...
But among so numerous a body , possessed of cultivated minds , permitted to
think for themselves , and publicly to express the result of their reflections , some
differences of opinion , some collision of interests might naturally be expected to
...
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Some have been of opinion , that the right of election belongs to the people at
large , or may with advantage be vested in them . Some , more aristocratically
inclined , have been for committing it to the landed proprietors and elders ; and
some ...
Some have been of opinion , that the right of election belongs to the people at
large , or may with advantage be vested in them . Some , more aristocratically
inclined , have been for committing it to the landed proprietors and elders ; and
some ...
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... some of this descriptioni should be permitted , along with their pastoral charges
, to fill chairs in the universities . It cannot be denied that there are some of these
academical situations which clergymen are best qualified to fill 38 MEMOIR , & c .
... some of this descriptioni should be permitted , along with their pastoral charges
, to fill chairs in the universities . It cannot be denied that there are some of these
academical situations which clergymen are best qualified to fill 38 MEMOIR , & c .
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In early life he had discovered a taste for rural affairs , and chose afterwards to
devote to them some of those leisure hours which others spend without censure
in company or amusement . About the year 1771 , ( as is mentioned in his ...
In early life he had discovered a taste for rural affairs , and chose afterwards to
devote to them some of those leisure hours which others spend without censure
in company or amusement . About the year 1771 , ( as is mentioned in his ...
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... though some of the prophecies , as shall afterwards appear , comprehend
events which shall happen to the time of the diffolution of this earth , yet the first
events foretold in it were to happen very foon ; and that , from these to the last
events ...
... though some of the prophecies , as shall afterwards appear , comprehend
events which shall happen to the time of the diffolution of this earth , yet the first
events foretold in it were to happen very foon ; and that , from these to the last
events ...
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Related Subjects: Bible. -- N.T. -- Revelation -- Criticism, interpretation, etc. | Johnston, Bryce, -- 1747-1805.
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Page 163 - And I beheld, and I heard the voice of many angels round about the throne, and the beasts and the elders, and the number of them was ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands, saying with a loud voice, "Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power and riches and wisdom and strength and honour and glory and blessing.
Page 38 - And in the midst of the seven candlesticks one like unto the Son of .Man, clothed with a garment down to the foot, and girt about the paps with a golden girdle.
Page 81 - He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches ; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it.
Page 341 - And sware by him that liveth for ever and ever, who created heaven, and the things that therein are, and the earth, and the things that therein are, and the sea, and the things which are therein, that there should be time no longer...
Page 38 - His head and his hairs were white like wool, as white as snow; and his eyes were as a flame of fire, and his feet like unto fine brass, as if they burned in a furnace; and his voice as the sound of many waters. And he had in his right hand seven stars; and out of his mouth went a sharp two-edged sword, and his countenance was as the sun shineth in his strength.
Page 160 - And they sung a new song, saying, "Thou art worthy to take the book and to open the seals thereof; for thou wast slain and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred and tongue and people and nation; and hast made us unto our God kings and priests; and we shall reign on the earth.
Page 274 - And the third angel sounded, and there fell a great star from heaven, burning as it were a lamp, and it fell upon the third part of the rivers, and upon the fountains of waters...
Page 88 - 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 44 - And when I saw him I fell at his feet as dead. And he laid his right hand upon me, saying unto me, "Fear not; I am the first and the last. I am he that liveth and was dead; and behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death.
Page 246 - And one of the elders answered, saying unto me ; What are these which are arrayed in white robes ? and whence came they? And I said unto him ; Sir thou knowest. And he said to me ; These are they which came out of great tribulation, and have washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.
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| Title | A Commentary on the Revelation of St. John, Volume 1 A Commentary on the Revelation of St. John, Bryce Johnston |
| Authors | Bryce Johnston, John Johnstone |
| Publisher | William Creech, 1807 |
| Original from | the University of Michigan |
| Digitized | 12 Jun 2007 |
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