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Martyrs Mirror by Braght, Thieleman J. van (Thieleman Janszoon) (1625-1664)
AN ACCOUNT OF THE HOLY BAPTISM OF THE MARTYRS IN THE THIRD CENTURY SUMMARY OF BAPTISM IN THIS CENTURY [Among the witnesses of true baptism we have accorded Tertullian the first place, because it was in the very early part of this century that he flourished and spread abroad the fame of his doctrine.
NPNF2-06. Jerome: The Principal Works of St. Jerome by Schaff, Philip (1819-1893)
Gaudentius had written from Rome to ask Jerome’s advice as to the bringing up of his infant daughter; whom after the religious fashion of the day he had dedicated to a life of virginity.
Hymn as Literature by Reeves, Jeremiah Bascom
CHAPTER VII BISHOP HEBER AND THE ROMANTIC REVIVAL A new period of English hymnody centers around Reginald Heber, who with Watts and Wesley stands in the succession of master writers of hymns.
History of the Rise of the Huguenots by Baird, Henry M. (1832-1906)
. HENRY THE SECOND, AND THE ORGANIZATION OF THE FRENCH PROTESTANT CHURCHES. Henry the Second and the Organization of the French Protestant Churches 258 Impartial Estimates of Francis the First 258 Henry, as Duke of Orleans 259 His Sluggish Mind 260 His Court 261 Diana of Poitiers 262 The King's Infatuation 262 Constable Anne de Montmorency 263 His Cruelty 264 Disgraced by Francis,…
Mysticism: A Study in Nature and Development of Spiritual Consciousness by Underhill, Evelyn (1875-1941)
W e must now consider under the general name of Contemplation those developed states of introversion in which the mystic attains somewhat: the results and rewards of the discipline of Recollection and Quiet.
Works of Jonathan Edwards, Volume One by Edwards, Jonathan (1703-1758)
SECT. III. Wherein it is inquired, whether there be any thing in the history of the three first chapters of Genesis, which should lead us to suppose, that God, in his constitution with Adam, dealt with mankind in general, as included in their first father, and that the threatening of death, in case he should eat the forbidden fruit, had respect not only to him, but his posterity? Dr.
Complete Works of Thomas Manton, D.D. Vol. I by Manton, Thomas (1620-1677)
ANTON, D.D. BY WILLIAM HARRIS, D.D. This Memoir was originally prefixed to a second edition of Manton’s works, of which only the first volume appears to have been published.—ED.
Luther and Other Leaders of the Reformation by Tulloch, John (1823-1886)
I. LUTHER LUTHER. LUTHER is the most notable of all the Reformers. His name at once starts the most stirring associations, and leads into the widest details and discussions.
Works of Jonathan Edwards, Volume Two by Edwards, Jonathan (1703-1758)
SERMON XI. matthew xi. 16, 17, 18, 19. But whereunto shall I liken this generation? It is like unto children sitting in the markets, and calling unto their fellows, and saying, We have piped unto you, and ye have not danced; we have mourned unto you, and ye have not lamented.
NPNF1-13. Saint Chrysostom: Homilies on Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, Thessalonians, Timothy, Titus, and Philemon by Schaff, Philip (1819-1893)
Homily VI. Colossians ii. 6, 7 “As therefore ye received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, rooted and built up in Him, and stablished in your faith, even as ye were taught, abounding in thanksgiving.” Again, he takes hold on them beforehand with their own testimony, saying, “As therefore ye received.” We introduce no strange addition, he saith, neither do ye.