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For in the same manner that those who have formerly led a virtuous life , shall , if
they deviate into fin , forfeit the favour of the Almighty , and destroy their fouls ,
notwithstanding their former goodness : in like manner a wicked man , if he
reforms ...
For in the same manner that those who have formerly led a virtuous life , shall , if
they deviate into fin , forfeit the favour of the Almighty , and destroy their fouls ,
notwithstanding their former goodness : in like manner a wicked man , if he
reforms ...
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2. That he is Father of all men by being their Creator . But in a peculiar manner
the Father of our blessed Lord by eternal generation . 4. I moreover believe that
this one God is poffessed of an infinite power of doing all things , and governing
all ...
2. That he is Father of all men by being their Creator . But in a peculiar manner
the Father of our blessed Lord by eternal generation . 4. I moreover believe that
this one God is poffessed of an infinite power of doing all things , and governing
all ...
Page 49
1 great marvels ; Send down upon our Bishops and A R A H R A SE . in a more
particular manner over the person of George our king . We beseech thee to fill
him with thy Holy Spirit , that his heart being in thy hand , thou mayest incline him
, to ...
1 great marvels ; Send down upon our Bishops and A R A H R A SE . in a more
particular manner over the person of George our king . We beseech thee to fill
him with thy Holy Spirit , that his heart being in thy hand , thou mayest incline him
, to ...
Page 90
in like manner as that blested faint , who was first honoured with a crown of
martyrdom , may learn to bless them who perfecute us , ( Rom . xii . 14. Mart . v .
44. ) encouraged thereto by the example of this noble martyr , who prayed for his
...
in like manner as that blested faint , who was first honoured with a crown of
martyrdom , may learn to bless them who perfecute us , ( Rom . xii . 14. Mart . v .
44. ) encouraged thereto by the example of this noble martyr , who prayed for his
...
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... not lightly , and after tie manner of diffemblers with God ; but so ) that ye may
come holy and clean to such a heavenly Feast , in the marrjag - garment required
by God in holy Scripture , and be received as worthy partakers of that holy Table .
... not lightly , and after tie manner of diffemblers with God ; but so ) that ye may
come holy and clean to such a heavenly Feast , in the marrjag - garment required
by God in holy Scripture , and be received as worthy partakers of that holy Table .
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