Memoirs of William Stevens, Esq. ...Philanthropic Society, St George's Fields, 1812 - 190 pages |
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... given some account , as far as his knowledge of languages was concerned ; and I have said , but I proceed to prove , that he was a deep theologian . He was well read in the writings of the fathers of the church of the three first ...
... given some account , as far as his knowledge of languages was concerned ; and I have said , but I proceed to prove , that he was a deep theologian . He was well read in the writings of the fathers of the church of the three first ...
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... in the first and purest " " ages of the Christian Church . " And upon a similar occasion Bishop Horsley , who was not given to flattery , said , " Mr. Stevens , a compli- " ment from you upon such a subject is of WILLIAM STEVENS , ESQ . 21.
... in the first and purest " " ages of the Christian Church . " And upon a similar occasion Bishop Horsley , who was not given to flattery , said , " Mr. Stevens , a compli- " ment from you upon such a subject is of WILLIAM STEVENS , ESQ . 21.
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... given " of the doctrines and rites of heathen idolatry , " which he has traced backwards into the most re- " mote antiquity . The New Testament tells us of " the heathens in general , that they worshipped " the creature . Accordingly Mr ...
... given " of the doctrines and rites of heathen idolatry , " which he has traced backwards into the most re- " mote antiquity . The New Testament tells us of " the heathens in general , that they worshipped " the creature . Accordingly Mr ...
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... peace and prosperity " of both , and meddling not with them who are 56 given to change . While too many make self " interest and private advantage the measure of 86 " their obedience , he was obedient for conscience 30 MEMOIRS OF.
... peace and prosperity " of both , and meddling not with them who are 56 given to change . While too many make self " interest and private advantage the measure of 86 " their obedience , he was obedient for conscience 30 MEMOIRS OF.
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... given this sketch more full than was perhaps necessary ; because it was written by Mr. Stevens ; because I wished to do justice to the character of a most excellent man , upon the authority of one who knew him well ; and because the ...
... given this sketch more full than was perhaps necessary ; because it was written by Mr. Stevens ; because I wished to do justice to the character of a most excellent man , upon the authority of one who knew him well ; and because the ...
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