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upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner-stone. Acts xvii. II. These were more noble than those in 'Ihessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of miud, and search* ed the scriptures daily, whether thc?o things were so. I Cor» ii. 5. J I That
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by way of humble petition, in cases extraordinary; or b^ way of advice for satisfaction of conscience, if they b thereunto required by the civil magistrate ^
CHAP. XXXII. Of the State of Men after Death, and gj the Resurrection of the Dead.
nnHE bodies of men after death return to dust, and se( -*- corruption * ; but their souls, (which neither die no] sleep,) having an immortal subsistence, immediately returi to God who gave them ^. The souls of the righteous, bein^ then made perfect in holiness, are received into the highesi heavens, where they behold the face of God in light ant glory, waiting for the full redemption of their bodies *" ; anc
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That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God: 2 Cor. i. 24. Not for that we have dominion over your faith, but are helpers of your joy : for by faith ye stand.