...That of St. Luke in the preface to his Gospel, civ 1, 2, 3. Forasmuch as many have taken in hand tvr set forth in order a declaration of those things which...believed among us, even as they delivered them unto us, which from the beginning were eyewitnesses, and ministers rf the word ; it seemed good to me also,...

...opportunities had he of perfectly understanding all things from the very first, than those who had taken in hand to set forth in order a declaration of those things which had been certainly accomplished among the Christians, and were firmly believed by them ? He admits...

...according to the order of time. Indeed, according to our English translation, one would be apt to think so; Forasmuch as many have taken in hand to set forth in order a declaration, &c. From the words to set forth in order, Mr. Whiston concludes, that these Gospels, and particularly...

...piety, which are so conspicuous in all the parts of them. PROOFS SUBJOINED.—Luke,i. 1,2,3. Forasmuchas many have taken in hand to set forth in order a. declaration of tints,- things which are most surely believed among us, even as they delivered them unto us, which...

...purposes, namely, that of instructing others. " Forasmuch," saith he in the commencement of his Gospel, " as many have taken in hand to set forth in order a...believed among us, Even as they delivered them unto us, which from the beginning were eye-witnesses and ministers of the word ; It seemed good to me also,...

...brief, but, as I think, very important and instructive, preface : " Forasmuch (says the evangelist) as many have taken in hand to set forth in order a...declaration of those things which are most surely believed amongst us, even as they delivered them unto «s, which from the beginning were eye-witnesses, and...

...anxious for something of a regular account of the principal events from which their faith was derived. " Forasmuch as many have taken in hand to set forth...order, a declaration of those things which are most certainly believed among us it seemed good to me also to write unto thee, in order, most excellent...

...EVENING SERVICE. •' Laugh when I laugh, I seek no other fame, The cry is up, and Hypocrites my game." FORASMUCH as many have taken in hand to set forth in order a declaration of those things which have most surely taken place amongst us. It seemeth good unto me also, having- had perfect knowledge...

...concerns the New Testament, when St. Luke wrote his Gospel; in his preface he tells us ; " that many had taken in hand to set forth in order a declaration of those things, which are most surely believed amongst us Christians, and that he having perfect understanding of all things, (viz., which Christ...

...folio wing. Amen. ï The GOSPEL according to Saint LUKE.: CHAP I. Jfihn the Baptist's conception, &c. FORASMUCH as many have taken in hand to set forth in order a declaration of those things which : f. are most surely believed among ng, 2 Even a» they delivered them unto us, which from the beginning...