Christ Church, Philadelphia


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From its panoramic perspective, Christ Church, Philadelphia unfolds events as both religious and local history. Established as the church of the English crown in a decidedly Quaker colony, Christ Church dealt from its inception with issues of religious freedom. Demonstrating as much political as religious daring, Philadelphia Anglicans emerged from the Revolution with positions of power and influence that earned them the leading role in forming the nation's Protestant Episcopal Church.







Baptisms and Burials from the Records of Christ Church, Philadelphia, 1709-1760


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Christ Church was established in 1695 and was the first Episcopal church in Philadelphia. For a number of years it served the entire Anglican community, and by 1760, when St. Peter's was split off from it, more than 10,000 baptisms and burials were recorded in its registers. These registers are intact from 1709, and the baptismal and burial records are abstracted in this work and arranged alphabetically by surname.




The Christian Heritage of the 50 United States of America


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The Christian heritage and history of the fifty United States of America inherent in their state constitutions, seals, insignia, bibles, mottoes, songs, hymns, coat of arms, flags, historical records, anecdotes and memorabilia. In addition, it includes numerous states greatest heroes and heroines chosen to represent them in the U. S. Capital Hall of Fame. Many of these distinguished persons were pastors, evangelists, and missionaries.







Weakness Is the Way


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Most people think of weakness as purely negative, but true Christianity embraces weakness as a way of life. In this collection of meditations on 2 Corinthians, renowned Bible scholar and theologian J. I. Packer reflects on the central importance of weakness for the Christian life. He exhorts readers to look to Christ for strength, affirmation, and contentment in the midst of their own sin and frailty. Now in his mid-eighties, Packer mediates on the truths of Scripture with pastoral warmth and exegetical care, drawing on lessons learned from the experience of growing older and coming face-to-face with his own mortality. Overflowing with wisdom gleaned from a life of obedience to Christ and dependence on his Word, this encouraging book ultimately directs readers to the God who promises to be ever-present and all-sufficient.




This Far by Faith


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"A collection of essays tracing the history of the Episcopal Church in Pennsylvania, with emphasis on the greater Philadelphia area. Includes discussions of the diversity of practice and belief within the church, and between the church and the wider national culture"--Provided by publisher.




Revelation


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Pure Heart


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Cover -- Copyright -- Dedication -- Contents -- Map Legend -- Acknowledgments -- Prologue -- Chapter 1: The Idol Is Party -- Chapter 2: To Dwell Together in Unity -- Chapter 3: I Will Pay My Vows -- Chapter 4: A Very Large Fight -- Chapter 5: Dethroning Their Ebon Idol -- Chapter 6: This Field Shall Be a Mecca -- Chapter 7: The Armour Is God's Armour -- Chapter 8: I Pray I May Fall as Nobly -- Chapter 9: Proof That It Comes from God -- Chapter 10: Among the Pure, One of the Purest -- Epilogue -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index