The Triumph of Religious Liberty Over the Spirit of Persecution: Being an Account of the Trials of Several Persons, for an Outrageous and Unprovoked Persecution, at Great Bardfield, in the County of Essex. ...printed in the year, 1795 - 32 pages |
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... because they have ex- ecuted the principle and defign , of it , as far as they poffibly could . They not only refufed to buy any thing of him them- felves , but threatened to difcharge their workmen , if they dared to deal with him , or ...
... because they have ex- ecuted the principle and defign , of it , as far as they poffibly could . They not only refufed to buy any thing of him them- felves , but threatened to difcharge their workmen , if they dared to deal with him , or ...
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... because they happen to differ in fome fhades of doctrine , or minutiæ of faith , not confidering that we are all the children of one common Father , and all the purchase of the fame Redeemer . Gentlemen , the profecutors have fuffered a ...
... because they happen to differ in fome fhades of doctrine , or minutiæ of faith , not confidering that we are all the children of one common Father , and all the purchase of the fame Redeemer . Gentlemen , the profecutors have fuffered a ...
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... because it was fuppofed there were too much connection between their religion and politics . But of late , much , if not all of that restraint , the legislature in its wifdom , has thought proper to remove . But with refpect to thofe ...
... because it was fuppofed there were too much connection between their religion and politics . But of late , much , if not all of that restraint , the legislature in its wifdom , has thought proper to remove . But with refpect to thofe ...
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... because they could not proceed to their fatis- faction . One would have expected that when the congregation were difmiffed to their homes , the defendants would have gone home alfo . No ; I fhall prove to you , that this religious con ...
... because they could not proceed to their fatis- faction . One would have expected that when the congregation were difmiffed to their homes , the defendants would have gone home alfo . No ; I fhall prove to you , that this religious con ...
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... because the way to the room where we preached was through the yard . Q. You fhut the front door ? A. Yes , Sir , and proceeded in our devotions . While we were finging , & c . they made a great noife , putting their faces to the window ...
... because the way to the room where we preached was through the yard . Q. You fhut the front door ? A. Yes , Sir , and proceeded in our devotions . While we were finging , & c . they made a great noife , putting their faces to the window ...
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Page 1 - Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power ? Do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same. For he is a minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid ; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.
Page 1 - ... he is a minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil. Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath- but also for conscience