A statement of the proceedings of the Presbytery of Glasgow, relative to the use of an organ in St. Andrew's church on the 23d August, 1807 |
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... then , they were not defended by an appeal to scripture , but by asserting a power in the Church to appoint a ritual for Divine service . This power was , in a great measure , denied by the $ 2 that there was no law of the Church, nor ...
... then , they were not defended by an appeal to scripture , but by asserting a power in the Church to appoint a ritual for Divine service . This power was , in a great measure , denied by the $ 2 that there was no law of the Church, nor ...
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... Scriptures , we find , that before the giving of the Law , Instrumental Music was employed by the twelve tribes of Israel , to whom , through the Fa- thers , the promises had been given . When we look into the history of nations that ...
... Scriptures , we find , that before the giving of the Law , Instrumental Music was employed by the twelve tribes of Israel , to whom , through the Fa- thers , the promises had been given . When we look into the history of nations that ...
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... Scripture . - Why then has it not been employed by the Church of Scotland ? The reasons are strong , as they were pressing ; and in tracing them , we shall discover the origin of that prejudice which still remains against Organs ...
... Scripture . - Why then has it not been employed by the Church of Scotland ? The reasons are strong , as they were pressing ; and in tracing them , we shall discover the origin of that prejudice which still remains against Organs ...
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... Scripture , when speaking of the Temple service , betwixt what was positively enjoined by the Ceremonial Law , and what was commanded by David the king . " And " the Priests waited in their office , the Levites al- so with the ...
... Scripture , when speaking of the Temple service , betwixt what was positively enjoined by the Ceremonial Law , and what was commanded by David the king . " And " the Priests waited in their office , the Levites al- so with the ...
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... Scripture , in opposition to the last part of his averment , viz . that it is clearly authoriz- ed by the New . We find , in Scripture , much information concern- ing great changes to be made respecting religious services under the ...
... Scripture , in opposition to the last part of his averment , viz . that it is clearly authoriz- ed by the New . We find , in Scripture , much information concern- ing great changes to be made respecting religious services under the ...
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Page 67 - These shall make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them: for he is Lord of lords, and King of kings: and they that are with him are called, and chosen, and faithful.
Page 121 - And Adah bare Jabal: he was the father of such as dwell in tents, and of such as have cattle. And his brother's name was Jubal: he was the father of all such as handle the harp and organ.
Page 257 - The civil magistrate may not assume to himself the administration of the Word and Sacraments, or the power of the keys of the kingdom of heaven : yet he hath authority, and it is his duty to take order, that unity and peace be preserved in the Church, that the truth of God be kept pure and entire, that all blasphemies and heresies be suppressed, all corruptions and abuses in worship and discipline be prevented or reformed, and all the ordinances of God duly settled, administered, and observed.
Page 116 - I saw another angel fly in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach unto them that dwell on the earth, and to every nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people, saying with a loud voice, Fear God, and give glory to him ; for the hour of his judgment is come : and worship him that made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and the fountains of waters.
Page 118 - Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom ; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.
Page 102 - And Miriam the prophetess, the sister of Aaron, took a timbrel in her hand ; and all the women went out after her with timbrels and with dances. And Miriam answered them, Sing ye to the LORD, for he hath triumphed gloriously ; the horse and his rider hath he thrown into the sea.
Page 263 - That prelacy and the superiority of any office in the Church above presbyters is and hath been a great and insupportable grievance and trouble to this nation, and contrary to the inclinations of the generality of the people ever since the Reformation (they having reformed from popery by presbyters), and therefore ought to be abolished...
Page 252 - The words of his mouth were smoother than butter, but war was in his heart: his words were softer than oil, yet were they drawn swords.
Page 107 - If therefore perfection were by the Levitical priesthood, (for under it the people received the law,) what further need was there that another priest should rise after the order of Melchisedec, and not be called after the order of Aaron? 12. For the priesthood being changed, there is made of necessity a change also of the law.
Page 118 - By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to his name.