A Liturgy, Or, Order of Christian Worship (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1858 Excerpt: ...pleased, ) speak pardon and peace to our souls. Let Thy mercy be upon us, 0 Lord, according as we hope in Thee. And with the full pardon of our past sins, be pleased also to quicken us, we beseech Thee, in the way of righteousness, and uphold us with Thy free Spirit; that we may walk worthy henceforth of the vocation wherewith we are called, and ever hereafter serve and please Thee in newness of life, to the honor and glory of Thy holy name, through Jesus Christ our Lord. R. Amen. Then shall the Minister stand up, and say: Hearken now unto the comforting assurance of God's grace, as it is promised in His own word unto all who turn to Him with true repentance and faith. God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him might not perish, but have everlasting life.--John iii. 16. This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners.--1 Tim. i. 15. If thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised Him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.--Rom. x. 9, 10. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.--1 John i. 9. Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you; as My Father hath sent Me, even so send I you. And when He had said this, He breathed on them, and saith unto them, Keceive ye the Holy Ghost. Whosesoever sins ye remit, they are remitted unto them; and whosesoever sins ye retain, they are retained--Johnxx. 21-23. Unto as many of you, therefore, beloved in the Lord, as have now made confession of your sins unto God with hearty r..