Matthias and His Impostures: Or, The Progress of Fanaticism. Illustrated in the Extraordinary Case of Robert Matthews, and Some of His Forerunners and Disciples ... |
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... reflect- ing upon God , diminishing the sense of man's responsibility , and dishonouring the blessed reve- lation of the Most High . But the severity of cen- sure must be visited only in proportion to the soundness PREFACE . 7.
... reflect- ing upon God , diminishing the sense of man's responsibility , and dishonouring the blessed reve- lation of the Most High . But the severity of cen- sure must be visited only in proportion to the soundness PREFACE . 7.
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... visited only in proportion to the soundness of the mind of the victim , and the ex- tent to which reason is dethroned by the delusion . it With these preliminary remarks , the work is com- mitted to the public . The writer sincerely ...
... visited only in proportion to the soundness of the mind of the victim , and the ex- tent to which reason is dethroned by the delusion . it With these preliminary remarks , the work is com- mitted to the public . The writer sincerely ...
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... visited the family on a certain occasion , to catechise the children , he be- came much pleased with Matthews , then about seven years of age . As the good man departed , he laid his hand on the head of Robert , and gave him his ...
... visited the family on a certain occasion , to catechise the children , he be- came much pleased with Matthews , then about seven years of age . As the good man departed , he laid his hand on the head of Robert , and gave him his ...
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... visited the abodes of profligacy , intemperance , and vice , on the Sabbath days , preaching repentance to their inmates . But he was yet of sound mind , apparently , if he chose so to appear . The venerable Dr. Proudfit informs the ...
... visited the abodes of profligacy , intemperance , and vice , on the Sabbath days , preaching repentance to their inmates . But he was yet of sound mind , apparently , if he chose so to appear . The venerable Dr. Proudfit informs the ...
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... visiting his brother in Rochester , and everywhere attracting attention , from the length of his beard and the novelty of his behaviour . This brother , as has already been remarked , was a rare mechanic - in- ventive and curious ...
... visiting his brother in Rochester , and everywhere attracting attention , from the length of his beard and the novelty of his behaviour . This brother , as has already been remarked , was a rare mechanic - in- ventive and curious ...
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Page 325 - Behold, we go up to Jerusalem; and the Son of man shall be betrayed unto the chief priests and unto the scribes, and they shall condemn him to death, and shall deliver him to the Gentiles, to mock and to scourge and to crucify him; and the third day he shall rise again.
Page 103 - And I saw another angel fly in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach unto - them that dwell on the earth, and to every nation and kindred and tongue and people ; saying with a loud voice ; Fear God, and give glory to him, for the hour of his judgment is come; and worship him that made heaven and earth and the sea and the fountains of waters.
Page 219 - Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness ; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.
Page 91 - They shall put you out of the synagogues: yea, the time cometh. that whosoever killeth you will think that he doeth God service, 3 And these things will they do unto you, because they have not known the Father, nor me.
Page 14 - For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book...
Page 58 - My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons. For if there come unto your assembly a man with a gold ring, in goodly apparel, and there come in also a poor man in vile raiment ; and ye have respect to him that weareth the gay clothing, and say unto him ; Sit thou here in a good place...
Page 325 - And when they had platted a crown of thorns, they put it upon his head, and a reed in his right hand: and they bowed the knee before him, and mocked him, saying, Hail king of the Jews!
Page 327 - Behold therefore the goodness and severity of God: on them which fell, severity; but toward thee, goodness, if thou continue in His goodness; otherwise thou also shalt be cut off.
Page 320 - Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches...
Page 17 - But, beloved, remember ye the words which were spoken before of the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ; how that they told you there should be mockers in the last time, who should walk after their own ungodly lusts.