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Side viii
Both in regard to numbers , and to the effects of the gospel on the individuals , these conversions have no parallel , except in those of apostolic times . But not to look exclusively at the work in this quarter , I am not afraid to ...
Both in regard to numbers , and to the effects of the gospel on the individuals , these conversions have no parallel , except in those of apostolic times . But not to look exclusively at the work in this quarter , I am not afraid to ...
Side xiv
... an impression in favour of his representations and reasonings on the subject of Christian Missions , to which , in themselves , they are not entitled , and which , independently of this association , they would not effect .
... an impression in favour of his representations and reasonings on the subject of Christian Missions , to which , in themselves , they are not entitled , and which , independently of this association , they would not effect .
Side xx
read in the history and circumstances of the people to whom the mission is sent ; and capable of giving such a direction to all the means in their power , as by the Divine blessing may be productive of the greatest effect .
read in the history and circumstances of the people to whom the mission is sent ; and capable of giving such a direction to all the means in their power , as by the Divine blessing may be productive of the greatest effect .
Side xxxiii
He must be aware of the difficulty of convincing the thousands of persons at home , of the necessity of such a reformation as he proposes , without whose concurrence it could not be carried into effect . He must also know that we cannot ...
He must be aware of the difficulty of convincing the thousands of persons at home , of the necessity of such a reformation as he proposes , without whose concurrence it could not be carried into effect . He must also know that we cannot ...
Side 4
... but it cannot annihilate them in reality ; and unless there be other more solid and more effective qualities of mind , the actual encounter with these difficulties may produce effects , little suspected , before the trial comes to ...
... but it cannot annihilate them in reality ; and unless there be other more solid and more effective qualities of mind , the actual encounter with these difficulties may produce effects , little suspected , before the trial comes to ...
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Side xxxvii - God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise, and the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty...
Side 53 - ... as deceivers, and yet true; as unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and, behold, we live; as chastened, and not killed; as sorrowful, yet alway rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things.
Side 218 - He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me : and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me. And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me.
Side 183 - There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more •than is meet, and it tendeth to poverty.
Side 159 - ... certain it is that whosoever hath his mind fraught with many thoughts, his wits and understanding do clarify and break up in the communicating and discoursing with another:, he tosseth his thoughts more easily; he marshalleth them more orderly; he seeth how they look when they are turned into words; finally, he waxeth wiser than himself, and that more by an hour's discourse than by a day's meditation.
Side 132 - Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone.
Side 221 - Therefore said he unto them, The harvest truly is great, but the labourers are few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth labourers into his harvest.
Side 259 - Moreover, brethren, we do you to wit of the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia ; how that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality.
Side 158 - But and if ye suffer for righteousness' sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled ; but sanctify the Lord God in your hearts : and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear...
Side 182 - Then Paul and Barnabas waxed bold, and said, It was necessary that the word of God should first have been spoken to you : but seeing ye put it from you, and judge yourselves unworthy of everlasting life, lo, we turn to the Gentiles.
Bibliografiske oplysninger
| Titel | Letters on Missions |
| Forfatter | William Swan |
| Udgave | 2 |
| Udgiver | Westley and Davis, Stationers' Court, 1830 |
| Oprindeligt fra | New York Public Library |
| Digitaliseret | 2. aug 2006 |
| Længde | 280 sider |
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