History of the First Church in Roxbury, Massachusetts, 1630-1904

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W.A. Butterfield, 1908 - 428 páginas
 

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Página 229 - Then Abraham gave up the ghost, and died in a good old age, an old man and full of years ; and was gathered to his people.
Página 99 - This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works.
Página 25 - ... win and incite the natives of [the] country to the knowledge and obedience of the only true God and Saviour of mankind, and the Christian faith, which in our royal intention, and the adventurers' free profession, is the principal end of this plantation.
Página 219 - And the children of Israel, the priests, and the Levites, and the rest of the children of the captivity, kept the dedication of this house of God with joy...
Página 32 - Moreover thou shalt provide out of all the people able men, such as fear God, men of truth, hating unjust gain; and place such over them, to be rulers of thousands, rulers of hundreds, rulers of fifties, and rulers of tens...
Página 6 - Tim. v. 17.) the ruling elders are not so called to exclude the pastors and teachers from ruling, because ruling and governing is common to these with the other; whereas attending to teach and preach the word is peculiar unto the former. 2. The ruling elder's work is to join with the pastor and teacher in those acts of spiritual rule, which are distinct from the ministry of the word and sacraments committed to them: (1 Tim.
Página 20 - knew him, that he would command his children, and his household after him, that they should keep the way of the Lord.
Página 218 - But if it be a question of words and names, and of your law, look ye to it; for I will be no judge of such matters.
Página 113 - The Grounds and Rules of Music Explained; or an Introduction to the Art of Singing by Note, Fitted to the meanest capacity.
Página 26 - There is an Indian living with Mr. Richard Calicott of Dorchester, who was taken in the Pequott Warres, though belonging to Long Island; this Indian is ingenious, can read; and I taught him to write, which he quickly learnt, though I know not what use he now maketh of it: He was the first that I made use of to teach me words, and to be my Interpreter.

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