Chap. I. 16, 17, 18.
For we have not followed cun∣ningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the
A vindication of the truth of Christian religion against the objections of all modern opposers written in French by James Abbadie ... ; render'd into English by H.L.
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- A vindication of the truth of Christian religion against the objections of all modern opposers written in French by James Abbadie ... ; render'd into English by H.L.
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- Abbadie, Jacques, 1654-1727.
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- 1694.
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power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were Eye∣witnesses of his Majesty. For he received from God the Father, Honour and Glory, when there came such a voice to him from the excellent glory, This is my well beloved Son in whom I am well pleased. And this voice which came from Heaven, we heard when we were with him in the holy Mount, &c. This is a Witness who spoke of what he had seen; who suffered Death in defence of the Truth of his Testimony; who saw it not alone, for several others had seen the same thing; who spoke not out of any principle of Interest, or con∣cealed what he knew through any fear, or apprehen∣sion of Death; and who for all that did his utmost endeavours to sanctifie Mankind, and bestowed all his Time, his Labour and his Life in advancing such an extraordinary work, which is so little to be sus∣pected. And if so, what Man is there that can rea∣sonably mistrust him?