Memoirs of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America: Containing, I. A Narrative of the Organization and of the Early Measures of the Church. II. Additional Statements and Remarks. III. An Appendix of Original PapersS. Potter, 1820 - 474 pages |
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Page vii
... objects . On this occasion it occurred , that there might be pro- priety and use in inserting , in a work of that kind , a brief account of what had been transacted during some years preceding , within the Episcopal church . For this ...
... objects . On this occasion it occurred , that there might be pro- priety and use in inserting , in a work of that kind , a brief account of what had been transacted during some years preceding , within the Episcopal church . For this ...
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... object of this work , to perpetuate . The printing of any document which took the shape of a canon , has been judged unne- cessary . T In regard to letters , let it be noticed , that there are none besides those , which like the papers ...
... object of this work , to perpetuate . The printing of any document which took the shape of a canon , has been judged unne- cessary . T In regard to letters , let it be noticed , that there are none besides those , which like the papers ...
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... with the archbishop of Canterbury , on the subject of the address , gave such information , and expressed such sentiments , as were calculated to pro- mote the object of it . F. In the spring of the year 1786 , the committee 15.
... with the archbishop of Canterbury , on the subject of the address , gave such information , and expressed such sentiments , as were calculated to pro- mote the object of it . F. In the spring of the year 1786 , the committee 15.
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... object of the voyage , there occurred the delay of a few weeks ; owing to the archbishop's desire of previously laying before the bishops the grounds of his proceeding to the accomplishment of the business , in the early stages of which ...
... object of the voyage , there occurred the delay of a few weeks ; owing to the archbishop's desire of previously laying before the bishops the grounds of his proceeding to the accomplishment of the business , in the early stages of which ...
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... of those who came to them for consecration , from America . N. Throughout this narrative , it must have appeared , that the object kept in view , in all the consultations held , and the determinations formed , was the per- 28.
... of those who came to them for consecration , from America . N. Throughout this narrative , it must have appeared , that the object kept in view , in all the consultations held , and the determinations formed , was the per- 28.
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Page 465 - Holy Scripture containeth all things necessary to salvation: so that whatsoever is not read therein, nor may be proved thereby, is not to be required of any man, that it should be believed as an article of the Faith, or be thought requisite or necessary to salvation.
Page iv - Congress of the United States, entitled, "An Act for the encouragement of learning, by securing the copies of Maps, Charts, and Books, to the authors and proprietors of such copies, during the times therein mentioned." And also to the Act, entitled, " An Act supplementary to an Act, entitled, ' An Act for the encouragement of learning, by securing the copies of Maps, Charts, and Books, to the Authors and Proprietors of such copies during the times therein mentioned,' and extending the benefits thereof...
Page 404 - That religion, or the duty which we owe to our Creator, and the manner of discharging it, can be directed only by reason and conviction, not by force or violence; and, therefore, all men are equally entitled to the free exercise of religion, according to the dictates of conscience; and that it is the mutual duty of all to practice Christian forbearance, love and charity towards each other.
Page 467 - The condition of man, after the fall of Adam, is such, that he cannot turn and prepare himself, by his own natural strength and good works, to faith, and calling upon God : wherefore we have no power to do good works pleasant and acceptable to God, without the grace of God by Christ preventing us, that we may have a good will, and working with us, when we have that good will.
Page 468 - We are accounted righteous before God, only for the merit of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ by faith, and not for our own works or deservings...
Page 457 - For from the rising of the sun even unto the going down of the same my name shall be great among the Gentiles; and in every place incense shall be offered unto my name, and a pure •offering : for my name diatt be great among the heathen, saith the LORD of hosts.
Page 470 - IT is not lawful for any man to take upon him the office of public preaching, or ministering the Sacraments in the Congregation, before he be lawfully called, and sent to execute the same. And those we ought to judge lawfully called and sent, which be chosen and called to this work by men who have public authority given unto them in the Congregation, to call and send Ministers into the Lord's vineyard.
Page 472 - The offering of Christ once made is that perfect redemption, propitiation, and satisfaction, for all the sins of the whole world, both original and actual ; and there is none other satisfaction for sin, but that alone.
Page 471 - Baptism is not only a sign of profession, and mark of difference, whereby Christian men are discerned from others that be not christened ; but it is also a sign of regeneration, or new birth, whereby, as by an instrument, they that receive Baptism rightly are grafted into the Church...
Page 203 - Receive the Holy Ghost for the Office and work of a Priest in the Church of God, now committed unto thee by the Imposition of our hands. Whose sins thou dost forgive, they are forgiven; and whose sins thou dost retain, they are retained.