History of the Rise, Progress, Genius, and Character of American PresbyterianismJ. Gideon, jr., 1839 - 224 pages |
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... established and fortified in that na- tion by the laws of the land , and was approved of by the strong and popular sentiment of the kingdom . It is true that James , after he ascended the throne of England , did endeavor , by frequent ...
... established and fortified in that na- tion by the laws of the land , and was approved of by the strong and popular sentiment of the kingdom . It is true that James , after he ascended the throne of England , did endeavor , by frequent ...
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... establish , beyond a doubt , the truth of the side he has espoused . It will be necessary , therefore , to follow him far back , and examine his authorities and the solidity of his historical as- sumptions . Although Presbyterianism was ...
... establish , beyond a doubt , the truth of the side he has espoused . It will be necessary , therefore , to follow him far back , and examine his authorities and the solidity of his historical as- sumptions . Although Presbyterianism was ...
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... Established Church of England by Henry VIII , in his partial reformation . During the reign of that arbitrary monarch , whatever oppo- sition was felt to his mongrel system of religion , it had to be smothered in silence for fear of his ...
... Established Church of England by Henry VIII , in his partial reformation . During the reign of that arbitrary monarch , whatever oppo- sition was felt to his mongrel system of religion , it had to be smothered in silence for fear of his ...
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... established by law . afford a solitary instance of a compromise , or an act of tolerance , further than they were ... establish for himself and his party . Gen. 49–5 , 6. " Simeon and Levi are brethren . The instruments of cruelty are in ...
... established by law . afford a solitary instance of a compromise , or an act of tolerance , further than they were ... establish for himself and his party . Gen. 49–5 , 6. " Simeon and Levi are brethren . The instruments of cruelty are in ...
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... establish the pedigree and blood of Ameri- can Presbyterianism , without a hint of disapproval or disclaimer , but rather in triumphant exultation that he had established his position beyond the possibility of refutation . He certainly ...
... establish the pedigree and blood of Ameri- can Presbyterianism , without a hint of disapproval or disclaimer , but rather in triumphant exultation that he had established his position beyond the possibility of refutation . He certainly ...
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Popular passages
Page 210 - Protestant Subjects dissenting from the Church of England from the Penalties of certain Laws...
Page 220 - I AB do swear, That I do from my heart abhor, detest, and abjure as impious and heretical, that damnable doctrine and position, That princes excommunicated or deprived by the pope, or any authority of the see of Rome, may be deposed or murdered by their subjects, or any other whatsoever. And I do declare, That no foreign prince, person, prelate, state, or potentate hath, or ought to have any jurisdiction, power, superiority, pre-eminence, or authority ecclesiastical or spiritual, within this realm:...
Page 198 - The civil magistrate may not assume to himself the administration of the Word and Sacraments, or the power of the keys of the kingdom of heaven: yet he hath authority, and it is his duty to take order, that unity and peace be preserved in the Church, that the truth of God be kept pure and entire, that all blasphemies and heresies be suppressed, all corruptions and abuses in worship and discipline prevented or reformed, and all the ordinances of God duly settled, administered, and observed.
Page 7 - O my soul, come not thou into their secret; unto their assembly, mine honour, be not thou united! For in their anger they slew a man, and in their self-will they digged down a wall. Cursed be their anger, for it was fierce, and their wrath, for it was cruel. I will divide them in Jacob and scatter them in Israel.
Page 218 - An Act for the uniformity of public prayers and administration of sacraments, and other rites and ceremonies, and for establishing the form of making, ordaining, and consecrating bishops, priests, and deacons, in the Church of England...
Page 220 - I, AB, profess faith in God the Father, and in Jesus Christ, his Eternal Son, the true God, and in the Holy Spirit, one God, blessed for evermore ; and do acknowledge the Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testament to be given by divine inspiration.
Page 217 - An act for the more effectual preserving the King's person and government, by disabling papists from sitting in either house of parliament.
Page 221 - ... and in default of such sureties shall be committed to prison, there to remain till the next general or quarter sessions ; and upon conviction of the said offence at the said general or quarter sessions, shall suffer the pain and penalty of twenty pounds, to the use of the king's and queen's majesties, their heirs and successors.
Page 182 - Anne, by the grace of God, queen of England, Scotland, France, and Ireland. Defender of the Faith...
Page 18 - O that I had wings like a dove : for then would I flee away, and be at rest.