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5141 The Great Empires of Prophecy, from Babylon to the Fall of Rome, p. 142.4 (Alonzo Trevier Jones)

… own choice, and so be free; or else be united against her choice, and be in subjection. To form a united Greece under his own hand, was the task which Philip set for …

5142 The Great Empires of Prophecy, from Babylon to the Fall of Rome, p. 143.2 (Alonzo Trevier Jones)

… the choice of generals of the armies, nor of the magistrates to whom they entrusted the administration of the State.” There “had succeeded a fondness for repose …

5144 The Great Empires of Prophecy, from Babylon to the Fall of Rome, p. 324.5 (Alonzo Trevier Jones)

… own choice, and urged with all possible importunity Germanicus, who commanded them, to take the government on himself, though he obstinately refused it.”— Suetonius …

5145 The Great Empires of Prophecy, from Babylon to the Fall of Rome, p. 400.1 (Alonzo Trevier Jones)

… of choice in the conducting of each successive meeting or assembly, it was claimed as a right that the one originally chosen should hold that position for …

5146 The Great Empires of Prophecy, from Babylon to the Fall of Rome, p. 422.3 (Alonzo Trevier Jones)

… free choice to follow that mode of worship which they may wish; that whatsoever divinity and celestial power may exist, may be propitious to us and to all that …

5147 The Great Empires of Prophecy, from Babylon to the Fall of Rome, p. 437.4 (Alonzo Trevier Jones)

… made choice of this spot in the prospect of his own death, anticipating with extraordinary fervor of faith that his body would share their title with the …

5148 The Great Empires of Prophecy, from Babylon to the Fall of Rome, p. 531.3 (Alonzo Trevier Jones)

… . Their choice fell on George of Cappadocia, who was more savage and cruel than Gregory, the Arian bishop who had been appointed to this place before. George’s …

5149 The Great Empires of Prophecy, from Babylon to the Fall of Rome, p. 544.2 (Alonzo Trevier Jones)

… his choice of Theodosius as associate emperor. Valens was killed in a battle with the Goths, A. D. 378. A stronger hand than that of a youth of nineteen was required …

5150 The Great Empires of Prophecy, from Babylon to the Fall of Rome, p. 551.1 (Alonzo Trevier Jones)

… . The choice fell upon Nectarius, a senator and praetor of the city, who had never yet been baptized. He was first elected bishop, next baptized into membership …

5151 The Great Empires of Prophecy, from Babylon to the Fall of Rome, p. 565.2 (Alonzo Trevier Jones)

… the choice of the successors of the apostles. While one of the candidates boasted the honors of his family, a second allured his judges by the delicacies of …

5152 The Great Empires of Prophecy, from Babylon to the Fall of Rome, p. 596.2 (Alonzo Trevier Jones)

… the choice of the same general. The bravest warrior was named to lead his countrymen into the field, by his example rather than by his commands. But this power …

5153 The Great Empires of Prophecy, from Babylon to the Fall of Rome, p. 622.2 (Alonzo Trevier Jones)

… from choice or compulsion, increased the Gothic army.... As the Goths advanced near the Euxine [Black] Sea, they encountered a purer race of Sarmatians, the Jazyges …

5154 The Great Empires of Prophecy, from Babylon to the Fall of Rome, p. 641.1 (Alonzo Trevier Jones)

… free choice of the nation bestowed the Gothic scepter on Wallia [A. D. 415-419], whose warlike and ambitious temper appeared, in the beginning of his reign, extremely …

5155 The Great Empires of Prophecy, from Babylon to the Fall of Rome, p. 672.1 (Alonzo Trevier Jones)

… his choice, he piously visited the cell of Severinus, the popular saint of the country, to solicit his approbation and blessing. The lowness of the door would …

5156 The Great Empires of Prophecy, from Babylon to the Fall of Rome, p. 675.2 (Alonzo Trevier Jones)

… the choice of a Roman pontiff; the decree which restrained the clergy from alienating their lands was ultimately designed for the benefit of the people …

5157 The Great Nations of To-day, p. 243.2 (Alonzo Trevier Jones)

… own choice. Just what he is at the moment when the crisis of the decision in his case is reached, that he forever remains. If he is righteous, the judgment recognizes …

5158 The Home Missionary, vol. 5 December 1893, page 250 paragraph 1

… free choice. For Jesus Christ has said: “If any man hear my words, and believe not, I judge him not.” If you want to know where it is, turn to the twelfth chapter of John …

5159 The Home Missionary, vol. 5 December 1893, page 250 paragraph 2

… free choice. Rome’s way is by force alone, through penance. God’s way is by love alone, through faith alone. To make the parallel complete, God’s way of salvation …

5160 The Home Missionary, vol. 5 December 1893, page 251 paragraph 10

… your choice, or even by your own choice. Which will you do? So there we are. Rome’s sign has been set up here by the churches and Congress of the United States. The …