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Side iv
It would be wrong to be satisfied with such a state of things , The error doubtless attaches to us . We are not straitened in God but in ourselves . In such circumstances , we are bound to suspect our motives and principles .
It would be wrong to be satisfied with such a state of things , The error doubtless attaches to us . We are not straitened in God but in ourselves . In such circumstances , we are bound to suspect our motives and principles .
Side xiii
The power of detecting evils and errors may exist in a very uncommon degree , without the ability to plan with wisdom , and to create efficiency . Perspicacity is one thing , practical judgment another .
The power of detecting evils and errors may exist in a very uncommon degree , without the ability to plan with wisdom , and to create efficiency . Perspicacity is one thing , practical judgment another .
Side xxxi
Our error is so great , and the good sense of the age so efficacious , when once set in movement , that reform cannot be distant . The elements of christian zeal must presently be dissolved , and recomposed upon a new model . " P. 8 .
Our error is so great , and the good sense of the age so efficacious , when once set in movement , that reform cannot be distant . The elements of christian zeal must presently be dissolved , and recomposed upon a new model . " P. 8 .
Side xxxii
Other errors may affect the degree of success abroad , or the degree of efficiency and comfort in the administration at home ; but these evils alone can affect the whole plan , and render it finally abortive . The impression which the ...
Other errors may affect the degree of success abroad , or the degree of efficiency and comfort in the administration at home ; but these evils alone can affect the whole plan , and render it finally abortive . The impression which the ...
Side xxxv
... not been thought qualified for every place , or for every kind of employment . The work has not been carried on so much at random as our op , author supposes ; errors and faults have been committed , but all has not been error and ...
... not been thought qualified for every place , or for every kind of employment . The work has not been carried on so much at random as our op , author supposes ; errors and faults have been committed , but all has not been error and ...
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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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