The Complete Works of Ralph Waldo Emerson, Volumes 11-12Wm. H. Wise, 1911 - 416 pages |
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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 ...
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... 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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... 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 all 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 all other systems - and is divine is this , that it is 20 THE LORD'S SUPPER.
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... stand to the end of the world , if it please men and please Heaven , and I shall rejoice in all the good it produces . As it is the prevailing opinion and feeling in our religious community that it is an indis + pensable part of the ...
... stand to the end of the world , if it please men and please Heaven , and I shall rejoice in all the good it produces . As it is the prevailing opinion and feeling in our religious community that it is an indis + pensable part of the ...
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... stand to the end of the world , if it please men and please Heaven , and I shall rejoice in all the good it produces . As it is the prevailing opinion and feeling in our religious community that it is an indispensable part of the ...
... stand to the end of the world , if it please men and please Heaven , and I shall rejoice in all the good it produces . As it is the prevailing opinion and feeling in our religious community that it is an indispensable part of the ...
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