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Scripture-Evidence consider'd , in a view of the controversy betwixt the author and Mr. Barclay's defenders, viz. Mr. Beaven and Dr. Morgan; in a fourth letter to a friend. To which are added, two tracts, viz. I. Some short Reflections on Virtue and Happiness: Wherein is shewn, That Good and Evil are founded in the abstract Nature and Reason of Things; That Selfishness and Benevolence are two distinct and independent Principles of Action; That Virtue is solely founded in Benevolence; and, That the preserving and cherishing in our selves a benevolent Temper and Disposition, is the most sure Way to a Happy Life. II. A few Things humbly offer'd to the Confideration of Believers and Unbelievers, in these happy Days of Liberty of Inquiry. By Tho. Chubb.
Chubb, Thomas, 1679-1747.Date: M.DCC.XXVIII. [1728]- E-books
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A letter to the Reverend Dr. Bennet , Rector of St. Giles Cripplegate, upon this question, whether the people call'd Quakers, do not the nearest, of any other sect in religion, resemble the primitive Christians in principles and practice? Very necessary to be consider'd i this age. By Aristobulus.
Woolston, Thomas, 1670-1733.Date: 1720- E-books
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No cross, no crown a discourse shewing the nature and discipline of the holy cross of Christ; and that the denial of self, and daily bearing of Christ's cross, is the alone way to the rest and kingdom of God. To which are added, the living and dying testimonies of many persons ... In two parts. By William Penn.
William PennDate: 1771- E-books
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Reasons for quitting the Methodist Society being a defence of Barclay's Apology. In answer to a printed letter to a person joined with the people called Quakers. In a letter to a friend. By John Helton.
Helton, John, 1731 or 2-1817.Date: M.DCC.LXXVIII. [1778]- E-books
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A serious call in Christian love to all people , to turn to the spirit of Christ in themselves; that they may come to have a right understanding of the things of God, and be enabled thereby to serve Him acceptably: With some Observations on the following Heads; 1. The Universality of God's Love in sending his Son to die for all Men. 2. The Holy Scriptures. 3. Worship. 4. Baptism. 5. The Supper. 6. Perefction. 7. The Resurrection. By Benjamin Holme.
Holme, Benjamin, 1683-1749.Date: 1734