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9481 The Present Truth, vol. 11 April 11, 1895, page 228 paragraph 12
… the argument that always comes in to excuse religious persecution, the plea that the good of society demands it. Dr. Creighton says:—
9482 The Present Truth, vol. 11 April 11, 1895, page 240 paragraph 8
… argument with which Bishop Bonner cut short the debate on transubstantiation in Queen Mary’s Parliament. This sword is such a convenient argument that …
9483 The Present Truth, vol. 11 April 25, 1895, page 258 paragraph 20
… marshal arguments and to put them in the most telling manner,—surely if there is anything in a case, Mr. Gladstone is the man to set it forth. If he fails, it is the …
9484 The Present Truth, vol. 11 April 25, 1895, page 258 paragraph 21
… the arguments for Sunday, as produced by Mr. Gladstone. If they are satisfied with them, and believe that the foundation which he lays for Sunday observance …
9485 The Present Truth, vol. 11 April 25, 1895, page 261 paragraph 2
However, it must be admitted that Mr. Gladstone is not at his best in the line of argument for himself in the article under consideration. There is too much “glittering generality” and not enough definiteness in order to carry conviction.
9486 The Present Truth, vol. 11 May 2, 1895, page 274 paragraph 4
… . No argument will be needed to establish this statement so far as it concerns what are called “heathen nations.” But what about the so-called “Christian nations …
9487 The Present Truth, vol. 11 May 2, 1895, page 278 paragraph 6
… -law arguments. They declared that they were at liberty to break all of the commandments, to steal or to lie-only they did not want to. This is no new position. In …
9488 The Present Truth, vol. 11 May 30, 1895, page 340 paragraph 12
… feeble argument, and of the readiness with which the author throws away the Bible history because some parts of it have not been found in the Assyrian monuments …
9489 The Present Truth, vol. 11 May 30, 1895, page 340 paragraph 14
… . Farrar’s argument that no mention of Belshazzar’s disgraceful end has been found in the Assyrian monuments may call for a remark, inasmuch as we frequently …
9490 The Present Truth, vol. 11 May 30, 1895, page 341 paragraph 1
… its arguments? No doubt there are difficulties in the Old Testament Apocalypse, difficulties which humble reason and awaken faith. But the archdeacon’s …
9491 The Present Truth, vol. 11 June 20, 1895, page 385
“Argument” The Present Truth 11, 25.
9492 The Present Truth, vol. 11 June 20, 1895, page 385 paragraph 9
… by argument, it would be vastly more popular than it now is. If men could be saved by argument and controversy, there would be thousands saved to-day where there …
9493 The Present Truth, vol. 11 June 20, 1895, page 385 paragraph 10
… by argument. You would not debate with a man to convince him that the twenty-six letters of the alphabet are what they are. If he does not know them, you may teach …
9494 The Present Truth, vol. 11 June 20, 1895, page 385 paragraph 11
… of argument. You do not simply believe, but you know, and it is much better to put knowledge to the test of actual use than to the test of argument. To argue the case …
9495 The Present Truth, vol. 11 June 20, 1895, page 386 paragraph 2
… his arguments he helps to convince himself that they are true; and if he can out-talk his opponent that proves to him that he is right. Therefore the time spent …
9496 The Present Truth, vol. 11 June 20, 1895, page 386 paragraph 3
… then, argumentative ability is not necessarily a part of the outfit of the servant of Christ. For “the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto …
9497 The Present Truth, vol. 11 June 20, 1895, page 386 paragraph 6
… its arguments.” The idea that in order to refute error men must study it, is altogether too common. It shows itself in the idea that in order to avoid evil, men must …
9498 The Present Truth, vol. 11 July 25, 1895, page 480 paragraph 9
… mighty arguments” [?], says Dr. Skene, in his “Celtic Scotland,” they changed their practice.
9499 The Present Truth, vol. 11 August 8, 1895, page 512 paragraph 19
… all argument, insisting upon the law,—so did Pilate, his victim might explain. These “Seventh-day Adventists” are urged to claim exemption upon the terms allowed …
9500 The Present Truth, vol. 11 August 15, 1895, page 514 paragraph 15
… all argument, insisting upon the law;-so did Pilate, his victim might explain.