The Complete Works of Ralph Waldo Emerson: MiscellaniesHoughton, Mifflin, 1911 |
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Page 13
... , and not upon the Gospels , that the ordinance stands . Upon this matter of St. Paul's view of the Supper , a few important considera- tions must be stated . The end which he has in view , in the THE LORD'S SUPPER 13.
... , and not upon the Gospels , that the ordinance stands . Upon this matter of St. Paul's view of the Supper , a few important considera- tions must be stated . The end which he has in view , in the THE LORD'S SUPPER 13.
Page 16
... stands , generally accepted , under some form , by the Christian world , the un- doubted occasion of much good ; is it not bet- ter it should remain ? " This is the question of expediency . I proceed to state a few objections that in my ...
... stands , generally accepted , under some form , by the Christian world , the un- doubted occasion of much good ; is it not bet- ter it should remain ? " This is the question of expediency . I proceed to state a few objections that in my ...
Page 17
... stand upon the basis of a voluntary act , but is imposed by authority . It is an expression of gratitude to Christ , enjoined by Christ . There is an endeavor to keep Jesus in mind , whilst yet the prayers are addressed to God . I fear ...
... stand upon the basis of a voluntary act , but is imposed by authority . It is an expression of gratitude to Christ , enjoined by Christ . There is an endeavor to keep Jesus in mind , whilst yet the prayers are addressed to God . I fear ...
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... stands alone with God , and Jesus is no more present to your mind than your brother or your child . " ― But is not Jesus called in Scripture the Medi- ator ? He is the mediator in that only sense in which possibly any being can mediate ...
... stands alone with God , and Jesus is no more present to your mind than your brother or your child . " ― But is not Jesus called in Scripture the Medi- ator ? He is the mediator in that only sense in which possibly any being can mediate ...
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... is unreasonable , and it is alien to the spirit of Christ . If I under- stand the distinction of Christianity , the reason why it is to be preferred over al ! other systems - and is divine is this , that it is 20 THE LORD'S SUPPER.
... is unreasonable , and it is alien to the spirit of Christ . If I under- stand the distinction of Christianity , the reason why it is to be preferred over al ! other systems - and is divine is this , that it is 20 THE LORD'S SUPPER.
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