A Summary View of the Millennial Church, Or United Society of Believers (commonly Called Shakers): Comprising the Rise, Progress, and Practical Order of the Society, Together with the General Principles of Their Faith and TestimonyPackard & Van Benthuysen, 1823 - 320 pages |
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... importance to secure a spiritual blessing . For it was often testified by Mother Ann , and proved by the ex- perience of many , that those who were unfaithful in temporal things , could not find the blessing and protection of God in ...
... importance to secure a spiritual blessing . For it was often testified by Mother Ann , and proved by the ex- perience of many , that those who were unfaithful in temporal things , could not find the blessing and protection of God in ...
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... importance of a deep and genuine work of salvation in every soul , he did not cease to warn the people , with tears in his eyes , to be faithful and persevering , and not lose that which they had already gained , by neglecting to labor ...
... importance of a deep and genuine work of salvation in every soul , he did not cease to warn the people , with tears in his eyes , to be faithful and persevering , and not lose that which they had already gained , by neglecting to labor ...
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... important object , particularly by the ministration of Father James , it now began to take place under the ministration of Father Joseph and Mother Lucy . The first step was to gather the be- lievers into a body , where they could enjoy ...
... important object , particularly by the ministration of Father James , it now began to take place under the ministration of Father Joseph and Mother Lucy . The first step was to gather the be- lievers into a body , where they could enjoy ...
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... important work of the ministry , to lead and direct the Church of Christ , must be blameless characters , faithful ... importance , whether spiritual or temporal . To the Ministry , therefore , appertains the power to appoint mi- nisters ...
... important work of the ministry , to lead and direct the Church of Christ , must be blameless characters , faithful ... importance , whether spiritual or temporal . To the Ministry , therefore , appertains the power to appoint mi- nisters ...
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... important concerns are regula- ted and maintained , by the spontaneous union and subjection of all the faithful to the law of Christ , established in the Church . And thus is fulfilled the prediction of the prophet : " They shall 66 see ...
... important concerns are regula- ted and maintained , by the spontaneous union and subjection of all the faithful to the law of Christ , established in the Church . And thus is fulfilled the prediction of the prophet : " They shall 66 see ...
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Page 276 - And I looked, and behold a white cloud, and upon the cloud one sat like unto the Son of man, having on his head a golden crown and in his hand a sharp sickle.
Page 198 - Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a net, that was cast into the sea, and gathered of every kind : which, when it was full, they drew to shore, and sat down, and gathered the good into vessels, but cast the bad away.
Page 237 - And he carried me away in the spirit to a great and high mountain, and shewed me that great city, the holy Jerusalem, descending out of heaven from GOD, having the glory of GOD : and her light was like unto a stone most precious, even like a jasper stone, clear as crystal...
Page 275 - These are they which were not defiled with women; for they are virgins. These are they which follow the Lamb whithersoever he goeth. These were redeemed from among men, being the firstfruits unto God and to the Lamb. And in their mouth was found no guile: for they are without fault before the throne of God.
Page 177 - And I heard, but I understood not: then said I, O my Lord, what shall be the end of these things ? And he said, Go thy way, Daniel: for the words are closed up and sealed till the time of the end.
Page 109 - And God said, Let there be lights in the firmament of the heaven, to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs, and for seasons, and for days, and years. And let them be for lights in the firmament of heaven to give light upon the earth: and it was so.
Page 179 - But the court which is without the temple leave out, and measure it not; for it is given unto the Gentiles: and the holy city shall they tread under foot forty and two months.
Page 109 - And God said, Let the earth bring forth the living creature after his kind, cattle, and creeping thing, and beast of the earth after his kind: and it was so.
Page 121 - The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.
Page 89 - If ye be willing and obedient, ye shall eat the good of the land : But if ye refuse and rebel, ye shall be devoured with the sword : for the mouth of the LORD hath spoken it.