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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amidst amongst angel apostle apostle's army awakened behold bestow Bible bosom Cæsar Cæsarea called Capernaum career centurion character Christian circumstances command conduct confess consider contemplate converted Cornelius Cornelius the centurion crucified danger declared devout disposition divine divine grace doubt duty excitement exer eyes faith favour fear feelings friends Gentile give gospel grace gracious happy heart heathen heaven holy honour humble interest Israelites Jerusalem Jesus Jews Joppa Josephus Judæa Julius Lord Lord's Luke Lysias maniple mankind Matt MDCCCXLI ments mercy military mind miracles nature Nero ness never Paul peace perhaps person Peter Pharisees Philip Sidney piety pray prayer prisoners profession prophets racter ready received religion Roman officers Saviour Scripture seems servant shew soldier solemn spirit stationed synagogue Tacitus THAMES DITTON thee things thou thought tion trial truth turion unto virtue whilst word worldly xxiii