Annual Report of the Board of Directors of the Presbyterian Education Society

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Page 5 - Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.
Page 80 - Board shall be refunded to it, with interest, in case a student fail to enter on or continue in the work of the ministry (unless it appears that he is providentially prevented) ; or if he ceases to adhere to the standards of the Presbyterian Church ; or if he changes his place of study contrary to the directions of the Presbytery, or continue to prosecute his studies at an institution not approved by it or by the Board ; or if he withdraws his connection from the Church of which«this Board is the...
Page 46 - Gospel, the young brethren who look to this work are earnestly and affectionately reminded that all intellectual acquisitions are of little value without the cultivation of piety, and that they are expected and required to pay special attention to the practical duties of religion, such as reading the Scriptures ; secret prayer and meditation ; occasional acts of special consecration of themselves to Christ and to His service, as their Redeemer and as the Lord of all...
Page 47 - Candidates are required, except in extraordinary cases, and then only with the explicit permission of their Presbyteries, to pursue a thorough course of study, preparatory to that of theology, in institutions that sympathize with the doctrinal teachings of the Presbyterian Church ; and, when prepared, to pursue a three years...
Page 3 - The Trustees of the Board of Missions of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America.
Page 5 - The following resolution was adopted : "Resolved, that it is the sense of this conference that...
Page 67 - Board of the Church Erection Fund of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America, incorporated, May 5th, 1871, by the Legislature of the State of New-York.
Page 80 - Church, or of some closely related body, for at least one year ; who has not been recommended to the Presbytery by the Session of the Church of which he is a member ; and who is not sufficiently advanced in study to enter college, except in extraordinary cases.
Page 62 - ... preachers of the Gospel, the young brethren who look to this work are earnestly and affectionately reminded that all intellectual acquisitions are of little value without the cultivation of piety, and that they are expected and required to pay special attention to the practical duties of religion...
Page 21 - The term of service of the following members of the Board expires with this meeting of the General Assembly : Rev.

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