Minutes of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America, with an Appendix, Volume 12Presbyterian Publication Committee, by the Stated Clerk, 1859 |
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Page 261 - ... all Christians who enjoy the light of the present day, when the inconsistency of slavery both with the dictates of humanity and religion has been demonstrated and is generally seen and acknowledged, to use their honest, earnest and unwearied endeavors to correct the errors -of former times, and as speedily as possible to efface this blot on our holy religion, .and to obtain the complete abolition of slavery throughout Christendom, and, if possible, throughout the world.
Page 441 - These things write I unto thee, hoping to come unto thee shortly: but if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.
Page 258 - So, as much as in me is, I am ready to preach the gospel to you that are at Rome also.
Page 494 - Behold how good a thing it is, .. And how becoming well, Together such as brethren are In unity to dwell.
Page 483 - The said corporation shall possess the general powers, and be subject to the general restrictions and liabilities prescribed in the third title of the eighteenth chapter of the first part of the Revised Statutes.
Page 455 - God the Supreme Lord and King of all the world, hath ordained civil magistrates to be under him over the people, for his own glory, and the public good; and to this end hath armed them with the power of the sword, for the defence and encouragement of them that are good, and for the punishment of evildoers.
Page 244 - May 24th, 2} oclock PM The Assembly met, and was opened with prayer. The minutes of the last session were read and approved.
Page 3 - This is a true saying. If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work.
Page 92 - And let us not be weary in well-doing ; for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.
Page 263 - ... to visit particular churches, for the purpose of inquiring into their state, and redressing the evils that may have arisen in them...