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Date: 1920s - 1930sReference: RET 1/10/2/24Part of: The Retreat Archive- Books
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A system of divinity, in a course of sermons, on the first institutions of religion; on the being and attributes of God; on some of the most important articles of the Christian religion, in connection; and on the several virtues and vices of mankind: with Occasional Discourses.. Being a compilation from the best sentiments of the polite writers , and eminent, sound Divines, both ancient and modern, on the same Subjects, properly connected, with Improvements, particularly adapted for the Use of chief Families and Students in Divinity; and for Churches, for the Benefit of Mankind in general. ... . By the Rev'd Wm. Davy. A.B.
Davy, William, 1743-1826.Date: MDCCXCV. [1795]-1807- Books
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Sermons on various subjects. In Two volumes. ... . I. Of Justification by Christ. -34 II. The Almost Christian. - -35 III. The Extent and Reasonableness of Self-Denial. - - - -36 IV. The Necessity and Benefits of Religious Societies. - - 37 V. Intercession every Christian's Duty. 38 VI. The Great Duty of Family-Religion. 39 Vii. The Heinous Sin of profane Cursing and Swearing. - - - - 40 Viii. Thankfulness for Mercies received, a necessary Duty. IX. The Eternity of Hell-Torments. - 41 By George Whitefield, A. B. of Pembroke College, Oxford.
Whitefield, George, 1714-1770.Date: 1739- Books
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A religious-Fast. Rules for observing it: with the general unavailableness of fasts considered. Together with the great duty of public - spirit, or love of our country. And the general influence of religion upon states and governments. In five sermons, on account of the late and repeated fasts for the present war, and now threatened invasion of our country. By the Revd. Wm. Davy. A. B. Curate of Lustleigh, Devon. Vincit Amor Patriae.
Davy, William, 1743-1826.Date: MDCCXCVII. [1797]- Books
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Religious obedience founded on personal persuasion. A sermon preach'd at Belfast the ninth of December, 1719. By John Abernethy, M. A. Minister of the Gospel.
Abernethy, John, 1680-1740.Date: [1720]- Books
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Religious obedience founded on personal persuasion. A sermon preach'd at Belfast the 9th of December. 1719. By John Abernethy. M. A. Minister of the Gospel.
Abernethy, John, 1680-1740.Date: 1720- Books
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A sermon against persecution: preached March 26, 1682, when the brief for the persecuted Protestants in France was read in the parish church of Shapwicke in Dorsetshire. Then Published, to put a Stop to false Reports: And now Republished; with a Brief Relation of the Prosecutions against the Author in the Ecclesiastical Court, and at the Assizes, for the said Sermon, and for his Plea for Moderation towards Dissenters, &c. By Samuel Bolde, Rector of Steeple in Dorsetshire.
Bold, S. (Samuel), 1649-1737.Date: M.DCC.XX. [1720]- Books
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Religion, perfect freedom, A sermon preached at Barbican, March 1, 1767, on occasion of the death of Allen Evans, Esq; who departed this life Feb. 17, 1767, ... By Daniel Noble.
Noble, Daniel, 1729-1783.Date: 1767- Books
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The importance of family-religion. A sermon; the substance of which was delivered at the meeting-house, near Devonshire-Square, on Thursday, November the 22d, 1770. By Benjamin Wallin, M.A.
Wallin, Benjamin, 1711-1782.Date: [1771]- Books
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Religious liberty an invaluable blessing: illustrated in two discourses preached at Roxbury Decr. 3. 1767. Being the day of general thanksgiving. By Amos Adams, A.M. Pastor of the First Church in Roxbury. [Six lines of Scripture texts]
Adams, Amos, 1728-1775.Date: 1768- Books
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On religious liberty: A sermon preached at St. Paul's Cathedral, on Sunday the 6th of March, 1763. On occasion of the brief for the establishment of the colleges of Philadelphia and New York. Published at the request of the managers of the charity. To which is prefixed an address to the principal inhabitants of the North American colonies, on occasion of the peace. By John Brown, D.D. vicar of Newcastle.
Brown, John, 1715-1766.Date: 1763- Books
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Early religion recommended. A sermon preached in St. Thomas's; For the benefit Of the Charity-School, in Gravel - Lane, Southwark: on New-Years-Day, MDCCXLII. By O. Hughes, D. D.
Hughes, Obadiah, 1695-1751.Date: 1742- Books
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The encouraging prospect that religious liberty will be enlarged: considered, and applied to the case of the protestant dissenters: in a sermon, preached at Kidderminster, November 5th, 1773. By Benjamin Fawcett, M. A.
Fawcett, Benjamin, 1715-1780.Date: 1773- Books
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Humane impositions proved unscriptural, or, The divine right of private judgment. A sermon preached at the opening of Presbytery in Charlestown in the province of South Carolina, March 5th. 1728,9. By Josiah Smith, M.A. Now Pastor of the Dissenting Church at Cainboy. [Thre lines of Scripture texts]
Smith, Josiah, 1704-1781.Date: MDCCXXIX. [1729]- Books
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The present relations of science to religion : a sermon preached on Act Sunday, July 1, 1860, before the University of Oxford, during the meeting of the British Association / by Frederick Temple.
Temple, Frederick, 1821-1902.Date: 1860- Books
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The dangers to which we are exposed - the blessings we enjoy - and objections against our government and religion considered in a sermon preached before "the Loyal Ashton-Under-Lyne Volunteer Corps", on Sunday, October 28, 1798. By John Kenworthy, A.B. Chaplain to the Corps, and Curate of Stayley Bridge. With an appendix, containing proofs and illustrations.
Kenworthy, John, 1770 or 1771-Date: [1798]- Books
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An exhortation to that greatest of charities, rescuing the infant poor from sin, and educating them in the principles of virtue and religion. A sermon preached in the Parish-Church of Towcester, and Diocese of Peterborough, on Sunday, the first of October, 1786, for the benefit of the Sunday school established in that place. By the Rev. William Peters, of Exeter-College, Oxford, rector of Litchborough, in Northamptonshire, chaplain to the Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, and R.A.
Peters, William, active 1786.Date: [1786]- Books
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True moderation. A sermon on Phil. IV. 5. By Thomas Brett. L. L. D. Rector of Betteshanger in Kent.
Brett, Thomas, 1667-1744.Date: 1714- Books
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False notions of liberty in religion and government destructive of both. A sermon preach'd before the Honourable House of Commons, at St. Margaret's Westminster, on Friday, May 29. 1713. By Henry Sacheverell, D. D. Rector of St. Andrew's, Holbourn.
Sacheverell, Henry, 1674-1724.Date: MDCCXIII. [1713]- Books
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False notions of liberty in religion and government destructive of both. A sermon preach'd before the Honourable House of Commons, at St. Margaret's Westminster, on Friday, May 29. 1713. By Henry Sacheverell, D. D. Rector of St. Andrew's Holborn.
Sacheverell, Henry, 1674-1724.Date: MDCCXIII. [1713]- Books
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False notions of liberty in religion and government, destructive of both. A sermon preach'd before the Honourable House of Commons, at St. Margaret's Westminster, on Friday, May 29. 1713. By Henry Sacheverell, D. D. Rector of St. Andrew's Holborn.
Sacheverell, Henry, 1674-1724.Date: 1713- Books
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False notions of liberty in religion and government destructive of both. A sermon preach'd before the Honourable House of Commons at St. Margaret's Westminster on Friday May 29. 1713. By Henry Sacheverell, D.D. Rector of St. Andrew's Holbourn.
Sacheverell, Henry, 1674-1724.Date: 1713- Books
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A sermon on ecclesiastical liberty. Preached after the civil war between Great-Britain and the American-Colonies. In the year 1775. In which the free bought man's liberty is vindicated. To which is added, a few lines in metre, suitable to each head. By E. Rich Minister o the Gospel, and Pastor of a church of Christ in Chelmsford.
Rich, Elisha, 1740-1804?.Date: M,DCCLXXVI. [1776]- Books
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The nature and importance of walking by faith: a sermon delivered at the annual association of the Baptist ministers and churches met at Nottingham, June 2, 1784. (published at the Request of the Church and Ministers.) To which are added, a few persuasives to a general union in prayer for the revival of real religion. The second edition. By Andrew Fuller.
Fuller, Andrew, 1754-1815.Date: M,DCC,XCI. [1791]- Books
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Political preaching: or the meditations of a well-meaning man, on a sermon lately published; in a letter addressed to the Rev. Mr. William Dun, Minister of Kirkintulloch.
Moodie, William, 1759-1812.Date: M.DCC.XCII. [1792]