The life of the rev. Joseph Blanco White, written by himself. Ed. by J.H. Thom, Volume 3 |
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... examination . This is what has happened to the Reformation . It was supposed , and it is still firmly believed , that the basis of Christianity is some positive Authority ; and every Reformer who has been successful in opening the eyes ...
... examination . This is what has happened to the Reformation . It was supposed , and it is still firmly believed , that the basis of Christianity is some positive Authority ; and every Reformer who has been successful in opening the eyes ...
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... examination of the subject . The universality and power of the religious tendency in man are undeniable . It must be granted that , like all other tendencies , its first activity takes a wrong direction . The religious tendency of man ...
... examination of the subject . The universality and power of the religious tendency in man are undeniable . It must be granted that , like all other tendencies , its first activity takes a wrong direction . The religious tendency of man ...
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... examination for Honours has in a great degree made your triumph my own , and raised my spirits as if I had had a more direct influence in the acquisition of your academical laurels . " But in the midst of this joy at your success , my ...
... examination for Honours has in a great degree made your triumph my own , and raised my spirits as if I had had a more direct influence in the acquisition of your academical laurels . " But in the midst of this joy at your success , my ...
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... examination , you felt your mind almost ready to be paralysed by long over - exertion , is not your knowledge , I will ask you , though valuable in itself , almost inapplicable to the great interests of our moral and intellectual life ...
... examination , you felt your mind almost ready to be paralysed by long over - exertion , is not your knowledge , I will ask you , though valuable in itself , almost inapplicable to the great interests of our moral and intellectual life ...
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... examination , which might enable you to sign the Articles , with moral safety - considering that both your mind and feelings have been so long enlisted on the orthodox side - such an examination as might save your conscience in the eyes ...
... examination , which might enable you to sign the Articles , with moral safety - considering that both your mind and feelings have been so long enlisted on the orthodox side - such an examination as might save your conscience in the eyes ...
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Page 288 - Then Abraham gave up the ghost, and died in a good old age, an old man and full of years ; and was gathered to his people.
Page 281 - Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword. For I am come to set a man at variance against his father, and the daughter against her mother, and the daughter in law against her mother in law. And a man's foes shall be they of his own household.
Page 112 - Now the LORD had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father's house, unto a land that I will shew thee...
Page 104 - And if a man smite his servant, or his maid, with a rod, and he die under his hand; he shall be surely punished. Notwithstanding, if he continue a day or two, he shall not be punished: for he is his money.
Page 337 - I only ask you to tell me if he disapproves of its going any further. I owed you a letter in return for the kind one you sent me ; and, if I do not hear from you to the contrary, I shall take silence, if not for consent, at least not for prohibition.
Page 369 - There is a principle which is pure, placed in the human mind, which in different places and ages hath had different names ; it is, however, pure, and proceeds from God. It is deep and inward, confined to no forms of religion nor excluded from any, when the heart stands in perfect sincerity. In whomsoever this takes root and grows, they become brethren.
Page 281 - I am come to send fire on the earth ; and what will I, if it be already kindled?
Page 215 - Arcadii, quaeso, miserescite regis, Et patrias audite preces. Si numina vestra Incolumem Pallanta mihi, si fata reservant, Si visurus eum vivo, et venturus in unum; Vitam oro: patiar quemvis durare laborem. Sin aliquem infandum casum, Fortuna, minaris; Nunc, o nunc, liceat crudelem abrumpere vitam...
Page 48 - neath a curtain of translucent dew, Bathed in the rays of the great setting flame, Hesperus with the host of heaven came, And lo! Creation widened in man's view.
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