The Centurions; Or Scripture Portraits of Roman OfficersR. B. Seeley & W. Burnside, 1841 - 250 pagina's |
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Pagina x
... Rome , and , whether the dangers and uncertainties of war had awakened them to serious reflection , or disgust at the vices by which they were surrounded , had impelled them to purer things ; whether the eager pursuit X PREFACE .
... Rome , and , whether the dangers and uncertainties of war had awakened them to serious reflection , or disgust at the vices by which they were surrounded , had impelled them to purer things ; whether the eager pursuit X PREFACE .
Pagina xi
Roman officers. impelled them to purer things ; whether the eager pursuit of distinction had sobered down into a perception of what is really good , or whether the care long paid by the Romans in the selec- tion of their officers , and ...
Roman officers. impelled them to purer things ; whether the eager pursuit of distinction had sobered down into a perception of what is really good , or whether the care long paid by the Romans in the selec- tion of their officers , and ...
Pagina 5
... learn to confide in the traditions of the country , and to contemplate with venera- tion , a Being , of whom such wondrous things were related . ordained to act a very important part at the ap- THE CENTURION AT THE CRUCIFIXION . 5.
... learn to confide in the traditions of the country , and to contemplate with venera- tion , a Being , of whom such wondrous things were related . ordained to act a very important part at the ap- THE CENTURION AT THE CRUCIFIXION . 5.
Pagina 8
... things were done through an overruling providence , in order that the Scriptures of the ancient prophets might be fulfilled . It is a noble lesson that we learn from this Roman soldier , and one that may well fill us with deep humility ...
... things were done through an overruling providence , in order that the Scriptures of the ancient prophets might be fulfilled . It is a noble lesson that we learn from this Roman soldier , and one that may well fill us with deep humility ...
Pagina 14
... thing whereunto he sent it , " will assuredly do his part to complete each work of grace which he has begun . As the centurion continued to gaze , on a sudden a change came over the Redeemer's counte- nance pain and anguish vanished ...
... thing whereunto he sent it , " will assuredly do his part to complete each work of grace which he has begun . As the centurion continued to gaze , on a sudden a change came over the Redeemer's counte- nance pain and anguish vanished ...
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Pagina 146 - Then Jesus went with them. And when he was now not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to him, saying unto him, Lord, trouble not thyself, for I am not worthy that thou shouldest enter under my roof: 7 Wherefore neither thought I myself worthy to come unto thee : but say in a word, and my servant shall be healed.
Pagina 197 - And when he looked on him, he was afraid, and said, "What is it, Lord? And he said unto him, Thy prayers and thine alms are come up for a memorial before God.
Pagina 234 - Jerusalem ; whom they slew, and hanged on a tree : him God raised up the third day, and shewed him openly ; not to all the people, but unto witnesses chosen before of God ; even to us who did eat and drink with him after he rose from the dead.
Pagina 81 - Paul stood forth in the midst of them, and said, Sirs, ye should have hearkened unto me, and not have loosed from Crete, and to have gained this harm and loss. 22 And now I exhort you to be of good cheer: for there shall be no loss of any man's life among you, but of the ship.
Pagina 124 - And thou, Capernaum, which art exalted unto heaven, shall be brought down to hell : for if the mighty works which have been done in thee had been done in Sodom, it would have remained until this day.
Pagina 137 - And when he heard of Jesus, he sent unto him the elders of the Jews, beseeching him that he would come and heal his servant.
Pagina 161 - For I also am a man set under authority, having under me soldiers, and I say unto one, Go, and he goeth ; and to another, Come, and he cometh ; and to my servant, Do this, and he doeth it.
Pagina 165 - And I say unto you, That many shall come from the east and west, and shall sit down with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, in the kingdom of heaven: But the children of the kingdom shall be cast out into outer darkness : there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
Pagina 223 - And Cornelius said, Four days ago I was fasting until this hour; and at the ninth hour I prayed in my house, and, behold, a man stood before me in bright clothing, 31 And said, Cornelius, thy prayer is heard, and thine alms are had in remembrance in the sight of God.
Pagina 16 - And like unto him was there no king before him, that turned to the LORD with all his heart, and with all his soul, and with all his might, according to all the law of Moses; neither after him arose there any like him.