Biographia Scoticana: or, A brief historical account of the ... most eminent Scots worthies. As also, An appendix. [2 pt. Frontisp. mutilated]. By J. Howie. Revised by a clergyman of the Church of Scotland, and with a preface and notes by W. M'Gavin1828 |
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Page xiv
... thing that is bad . The thing is not only false ; but , considering the avowed principles of the men , it is impossible it could be true . It was not till after six years of unparalleled op- pression on the one hand and suffering on the ...
... thing that is bad . The thing is not only false ; but , considering the avowed principles of the men , it is impossible it could be true . It was not till after six years of unparalleled op- pression on the one hand and suffering on the ...
Page xvi
... thing , if they had not been elated by their success at Drumclog . I do not commend their arming and fighting at all , in connection with their worship , but whatever may be said on this subject on gospel principles , the civil govern ...
... thing , if they had not been elated by their success at Drumclog . I do not commend their arming and fighting at all , in connection with their worship , but whatever may be said on this subject on gospel principles , the civil govern ...
Page xxiii
... things . For all the improvements in the text , and all the additions to it , the reader is indebted to the reverend Editor ... thing to the test of the divine record , and let them reject what they find not accord- ing to that standard ...
... things . For all the improvements in the text , and all the additions to it , the reader is indebted to the reverend Editor ... thing to the test of the divine record , and let them reject what they find not accord- ing to that standard ...
Page xxiv
... thing of this kind published , but finding nothing yet in print except a few broken accounts interspersed throughout differ- ent publications , I at last took up the resolution to publish a second edition of the life of one of these ...
... thing of this kind published , but finding nothing yet in print except a few broken accounts interspersed throughout differ- ent publications , I at last took up the resolution to publish a second edition of the life of one of these ...
Page xxx
... things might be expected , yet are they contrary to scripture . See Gen. xxxv . 2. & c . Deut . xiii . 6. Judg . ii . 2 ... thing , for by it people may live as good as they please . I answer , it is true , but they may also live whereby ...
... things might be expected , yet are they contrary to scripture . See Gen. xxxv . 2. & c . Deut . xiii . 6. Judg . ii . 2 ... thing , for by it people may live as good as they please . I answer , it is true , but they may also live whereby ...
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Page 457 - No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper ; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their righteousness is of me, saith the Lord.
Page 41 - And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat: this is my body. And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying. Drink ye all of it; For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.
Page 210 - Christ ; as obedient children, not fashioning yourselves according to the former lusts in your ignorance : but as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation ; because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.
Page 458 - God will be a husband to the widow, and a father to the fatherless.
Page xli - WE HAVE heard with our ears, O God, our fathers have told us, what work thou didst in their days, in the times of old.
Page xxxvii - How is the gold become dim ! how is the most fine gold changed ! the stones of the sanctuary are poured out in the top of every street.
Page xiv - The victors overcame by the blood of the Lamb, and the word of their testimony, and loved not their lives unto the death.
Page 31 - He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions. 21 Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men ! 22 And let them sacrifice the sacrifices of thanksgiving, and declare his works with rejoicing.
Page 457 - For a small moment have I forsaken thee; but with great mercies will I gather thee. In a little wrath I hid my face from thee for a moment; but with everlasting kindness will I have mercy on thee, saith the Lord thy Redeemer.
Page 41 - God was conceived of the Holy Ghost, and born of the Virgin Mary...