Andrew Fuller Friday: Thoughts on Singing
I have long considered the manner in which our singing is conducted as equally contrary to Scripture and reason. The intent of singing is by a musical pronunciation of affecting truth to render it still
I have long considered the manner in which our singing is conducted as equally contrary to Scripture and reason. The intent of singing is by a musical pronunciation of affecting truth to render it still
The “Pædobaptist” addresses his pamphlet to a Baptist. The first letter gives the author’s reasons for his own practice. The two others are in favour of a mixed communion between Baptists and Pædobaptists at the
Finally, If the doctrine of Divine influence be considered in its Scriptural connexions, it will be of essential importance in the Christian life; but if these be lost sight of, it will become injurious. To
“Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to
“There are no such things done as thou sayest; but thou feignest [sic] them out of thine own heart.”—Nehemiah. “And now, I say unto you, refrain from these men, and let them alone; for if
“My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And, if any man sin we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous.”—1 John 2:1. When our Saviour ascended
C. In our last interview, Gaius, we discoursed on the influence of truth as it respected our eternal salvation; we will now inquire, if you please, into its influence on the holiness and happiness of
We left Joseph in prison; but, by the good hand of God upon him, its hardships are greatly mitigated. At first he is thrown into a dungeon, and laid in irons; but now he is
It is witnessed of David, that he “served the will of God in his generation.” Every generation has its peculiar work. The present age is distinguished, you know, by the progress of infidelity. We have
It has been observed that sinful propensities are commonly, if not always, the original propensities of human nature, perverted or abused. Emulation, scorn, anger, the desire of property, and all the animal appetites, are not