 Refrain from these men, and let them alone: for if this counsel or this work be of men, it will come to nought: But if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it; lest haply ye be found even to fight against God.  Sermons Preached on Various Occasions - Page 138by John Henry Newman - 1881 - 337 pagesFull view - About this book
 | William Huntington (works.) - 1811 - 448 pages
...now I say unto you, Refrain from these men, and let them alone; for, if this counsel or this work be of men, it will come to nought; but, if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it, lest haply ye be found even to fight against God," Acts v. 38, 39. I thought... | |
 | James Everett - 1812 - 138 pages
...the members of the Sanhedrim, were more seriously considered — " If this counsel, or this work be of men, it will come to nought: but if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it." — Surrounded, Sir, as we * "Address," p. 48-7. f 'bid- P- **• now are,... | |
 | 1812 - 594 pages
...upon me to say. Let the words of Gamaliel suffice on this point : " If this counsel, or this work, be of men, it will come to nought ; but if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it." However, I find myself drawn by your invitation to ask, among •ther of your... | |
 | 1812 - 586 pages
...I say unto you, refrain from these men, and let them alone ; for1 if this council, or this work, be of men, it will come to nought ; but if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it, lest haply ye be found fighting against God." But, I ask, why leave it to this... | |
 | John Wesley - 1812 - 446 pages
...recommend the known advice of Gamaliel : " Refrain from these men, and let them alone : for if this work be of men, it will come to nought : but if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it, lest haply ye be found even to fight against God." But unto you whom God hath... | |
 | Thomas Sherlock - 1812 - 478 pages
...perimed, and concluded, with refpect to the <:afe of the Apoftles then before them ; If this work be of men, it will come to nought ; but if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow //, left haply ye be found to fight agaiiift God. The council agreed to this advice,... | |
 | Joseph Milner - 1812 - 666 pages
...succeed. " Nothing better," replied Luther instantly, " than the advice of Gamaliel ; ' If this work be of men, it will come to nought; but if it be of God, ye cannot resist it.' The emperor and the princes may inform the pope, that I feel perfectly assured... | |
 | Garnet Terry - 1812 - 408 pages
...beginning, been made to the truth of God, has ever proved fruitless; Consider, that " if this work be of men, it will come to nought ; but, if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it." Reflect, in time ; and God grant that you may become truly wise, and know... | |
 | John Aikin - 1813 - 720 pages
...memorable words : " Refrain from these men, and let them alone : for if this counsel, or this work, be of men, it will come to nought : but if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it ; lest haply ye be found even to fight against God." To his advice the assembly... | |
 | William Bengo Collyer - 1813 - 448 pages
...and acknowledged principle, and calmly abide all its consequences: "If this counsel, or this work, be of men, it will come to nought: but if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it!" 31 LECTURE IX. THE JOURNEY OF ISRAEL IN THE WILDERNESS: THEIR ESTABLISHMENT... | |
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