Selections from the Epistles, &c. of George FoxW. Alexander, 1825 - 460 pages |
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... be found in their works to feed the spirit of curious speculation , or the desire for sentimental embellishment , which so much prevails in the present day ; yet their matter is of the deepest importance 4 3 INTRODUCTION .
... be found in their works to feed the spirit of curious speculation , or the desire for sentimental embellishment , which so much prevails in the present day ; yet their matter is of the deepest importance 4 3 INTRODUCTION .
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... desire for the extension of Christ's kingdom in the heathen world . He had himself been in the West Indies and North America , in both which countries the instruction of the African slaves in the great truths of the Gospel , and the ...
... desire for the extension of Christ's kingdom in the heathen world . He had himself been in the West Indies and North America , in both which countries the instruction of the African slaves in the great truths of the Gospel , and the ...
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... desire , however , that you walk wisely , gently , lovingly , meekly , and soberly to the magistrates and to all people , that they may have no occasion in any thing against you ; for the good must overcome the bad , as the apostle says ...
... desire , however , that you walk wisely , gently , lovingly , meekly , and soberly to the magistrates and to all people , that they may have no occasion in any thing against you ; for the good must overcome the bad , as the apostle says ...
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... desire the promotion of Christ's kingdom , and prosperity of his Church and Sion , in true love , union , and order , in and by Christ Jesus himself , the Head and Foundation thereof . " In many of the ensuing Epistles , he [ G. Fox ] ...
... desire the promotion of Christ's kingdom , and prosperity of his Church and Sion , in true love , union , and order , in and by Christ Jesus himself , the Head and Foundation thereof . " In many of the ensuing Epistles , he [ G. Fox ] ...
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... desire to give a full and fair view of the author's opinions as expressed in his letters , may have led , in some instances , to an unnecessary repetition ; but , as the frequent recurrence of particular sentiments mark the high ...
... desire to give a full and fair view of the author's opinions as expressed in his letters , may have led , in some instances , to an unnecessary repetition ; but , as the frequent recurrence of particular sentiments mark the high ...
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Popular passages
Page 438 - Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth.
Page 89 - And he from within shall answer and say, Trouble me not: the door is now shut, and my children are with me in bed; I cannot rise and give thee.
Page 287 - Who have for my life laid down their own necks : unto whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles.
Page 415 - Whose adorning, let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel; but let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible ; even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of GOD of great price.
Page 397 - But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a peculiar people ; that ye should show forth the praises of him who hath called you out of .darkness into his marvellous light...
Page 412 - For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat. For we hear that there are some which walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies. Now them that are such we command and exhort by our Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, and eat their own bread.
Page 90 - If a son shall ask bread of any of you that is a father, will he give him a stone ? or if he ask a fish, will he for a fish give him a serpent ? or if he shall ask an egg, will he offer him a scorpion ? If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him ? " And he was casting out a devil, and it was dumb.
Page 379 - 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 : and I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great ; and thou shalt be a blessing : and I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee : and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed.
Page 346 - He that ruleth over men must be just, ruling in the fear of God. And he shall be as the light of the morning when the sun riseth, even a morning without clouds ; as the tender grass springing out of the earth by clear shining after rain.
Page 438 - I know thy works : behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it : for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my word, and hast not denied my name.