Two Letters to the Reverend Moses Stuart: On the Subject of Religious Liberty |
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... , passed the following liberal vote : " That every candidate , previous to his admission , give his consent to a confession of faith , or exhibit one of his own , or a relation satisfactory to the 2 USE MADE OF HUMAN CREEDS .
... , passed the following liberal vote : " That every candidate , previous to his admission , give his consent to a confession of faith , or exhibit one of his own , or a relation satisfactory to the 2 USE MADE OF HUMAN CREEDS .
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... vote , however , was not rescinded , so that the same terms of admission were still enjoyed . In 1823 , a minority of this church felt aggrieved , because new members were admitted without being com- pelled to subscribe the human creed ...
... vote , however , was not rescinded , so that the same terms of admission were still enjoyed . In 1823 , a minority of this church felt aggrieved , because new members were admitted without being com- pelled to subscribe the human creed ...
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... even his orthodox sentiments . It would be an insult to ask any man if such a proceeding was consistent with religious liberty and free inquiry . 6. Voting for Ministers . Look at the use made USE MADE OF HUMAN CREEDS . 11.
... even his orthodox sentiments . It would be an insult to ask any man if such a proceeding was consistent with religious liberty and free inquiry . 6. Voting for Ministers . Look at the use made USE MADE OF HUMAN CREEDS . 11.
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... vote for the minister until he has professed his hearty belief in the articles of a human creed ; but that every pew- holder must be taxed for the support of the ministry . He is further informed , that the control of the building is ...
... vote for the minister until he has professed his hearty belief in the articles of a human creed ; but that every pew- holder must be taxed for the support of the ministry . He is further informed , that the control of the building is ...
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... vote for the minister he is obliged to maintain . And when the children of those who can now conscien- tiously subscribe the human creed , shall come upon the stage , is there any probability that they will embrace precisely the same ...
... vote for the minister he is obliged to maintain . And when the children of those who can now conscien- tiously subscribe the human creed , shall come upon the stage , is there any probability that they will embrace precisely the same ...
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Page 125 - Man, by his fall into a state of sin, hath wholly lost all ability of will to any spiritual good accompanying salvation; so as a natural man, being altogether averse from that good, and dead in sin, is not able, by his own strength, to convert himself, or to prepare himself thereunto.
Page 125 - These angels and men, thus predestinated and foreordained, are particularly and unchangeably designed ; and their number is so certain and definite, that it cannot be either increased or diminished.
Page 116 - This is a misery much to be lamented, for though they were burning and shining lights in their times, yet they penetrated not into the whole counsel of God, but were they now living, would be as willing to embrace further light as that which they first received.
Page 116 - That you be ready to receive whatever truth shall be made known to you from the written word of God.
Page 116 - I am very confident, the Lord has more truth yet to break forth out of his holy word. For my part, I cannot sufficiently bewail the condition of the reformed churches, who are come to a period in religion, and will go at present no farther than the instruments of their reformation.
Page 126 - ... immutable purpose, and the secret counsel and good pleasure of His will, hath chosen in Christ unto everlasting glory, out of His mere free grace and love, without any foresight of faith or good works, or perseverance in either of them, or any other thing in the creature as conditions or causes moving Him thereunto, and all to the praise of His glorious grace.
Page 116 - I am verily persuaded the Lord has more truth yet to break forth out of his holy word. For my part, I cannot sufficiently bewail the condition THE PILGRIM FATHERS. of the reformed churches, who are come to a period in religion, and will go at present no further than the instruments of their reformation.