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... expressed on the various important topics which have come under consideration , or for the general views which I have given of the character and conduct of the extraordinary man , who forms the subject of the narrative . PREFACE . vii.
... expressed on the various important topics which have come under consideration , or for the general views which I have given of the character and conduct of the extraordinary man , who forms the subject of the narrative . PREFACE . vii.
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... conducted himself during his connexion with Cromwell . - In- stances of his disinterestedness , integrity , and benevolence ... conduct on that occa- sion . - Letter to his brother - in - law . - Reflections on Protestant persecution ...
... conducted himself during his connexion with Cromwell . - In- stances of his disinterestedness , integrity , and benevolence ... conduct on that occa- sion . - Letter to his brother - in - law . - Reflections on Protestant persecution ...
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... Conduct of Howe in Persecution . - Is invited by Lord Wharton to accompany him in his Travels on the Continent . - His Letter of Farewell to his Flock . - Reflections . - Settles at Utrecht . - Mode of Life there . - Correspondence with ...
... Conduct of Howe in Persecution . - Is invited by Lord Wharton to accompany him in his Travels on the Continent . - His Letter of Farewell to his Flock . - Reflections . - Settles at Utrecht . - Mode of Life there . - Correspondence with ...
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... CONDUCT . - CHIEF DESIGN OF THE PRESENT VOLUME.- PRINCIPAL ASPECTS UNDER WHICH HOWE'S CHARACTER IS TO BE CONTEMPLATED . VALUE OF A CERTAIN SPECIES OF BIOGRAPHY . -THIS MODE OF PRESENTING IMPORTANT TRUTH ILLUSTRATED BY THE STRUCTURE OF ...
... CONDUCT . - CHIEF DESIGN OF THE PRESENT VOLUME.- PRINCIPAL ASPECTS UNDER WHICH HOWE'S CHARACTER IS TO BE CONTEMPLATED . VALUE OF A CERTAIN SPECIES OF BIOGRAPHY . -THIS MODE OF PRESENTING IMPORTANT TRUTH ILLUSTRATED BY THE STRUCTURE OF ...
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... conduct , I should heartily wish that Dr. George Howe had been of the number . What could be Howe's motives for thus de- frauding posterity of these important documents , it is vain to inquire . Perhaps it was charity ; for he might ...
... conduct , I should heartily wish that Dr. George Howe had been of the number . What could be Howe's motives for thus de- frauding posterity of these important documents , it is vain to inquire . Perhaps it was charity ; for he might ...
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Page 242 - AND it was so, that after the Lord had spoken these words unto Job, the Lord said to Eliphaz the Temanite, " My wrath is kindled against thee, and against thy two friends: for ye have not spoken of me the thing that is right, as my servant Job hath.
Page 559 - And when he was come near, he beheld the city, and wept over it, saying, If thou hadst known, even thou, at least in this thy day, the things which belong unto thy peace ! but now they are hid from thine eyes.
Page 278 - ... but speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ : From whom the whole body fitly joined together, and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body, unto the edifying of itself in love.
Page 215 - ... but Christ being come, an high priest of good things to come, by a greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, that is to say, not of this building ; neither by the blood of goats and calves, but by his own blood he entered in once into the holy place, having obtained eternal redemption for us.
Page 242 - No doubt but ye are the people, and wisdom shall die with you. But I have understanding as well as you; I am not inferior to you: yea, who knoweth not such things as these?
Page 126 - Be not deceived ; God is not mocked : for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption ; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting.
Page 228 - Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man ; but every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed.
Page 371 - But why dost thou judge thy brother? or why dost thou set at nought thy brother? for we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ.
Page 278 - And not holding the Head, from which all the body by joints and bands having nourishment ministered, and knit together, increaseth with the increase of God.
Page 395 - And there is none that calleth upon thy name, that stirreth up himself to take hold of thee; for thou hast hid thy face from us, and hast consumed us, because of our iniquities.