...men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business. But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word.' This is the scriptural account of the origin of deacons. In the apostle Paul's first letter...

...acting un the principle, that although all tilings may bo lawful, all things are not expedient." " We will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word," is a resolve apostolic and becoming, and action on it will certainly be blessed. We like...

...men, of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business. But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word. And the saying pleased the whole multitude; and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and...

...labours, is that of a fellow worker with God : But still, if God be not recognized in the process, all human labour will be vain and all human wisdom...universe." There is not a more delightful occupation than * Act vi. 4. the prosperous management of human nature when schemes of education and Christian philanthropy...

...and in prayers." In the 6th chapter, when a murmuring arose respecting the Greek widow?, the Apostles said, " we will give ourselves continually to prayer and to the ministry of the word" Again, in the 20th chapter and 7th verse, we read that "on the first day of the week, when...

...and in prayers." In the 6th chapter, when a murmuring arose respecting the Greek widows, the Apostles said, " we will give ourselves continually to prayer and to the ministry of the word." Again, in the SOth chapter and 7th verse, we read that " on the first day of the week, when...

...seed, gave an equal and a co-ordinate importance to the work of prayer for a blessing thereupon. " But we will give ourselves continually to prayer and to the ministry of the word." And here a beautiful analogy suggests itself between the natural and the spiritual husbandry,...

...men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom ye may appoint over this business. But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word. And the saying pleased the whole multitude; and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and...

...men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business. But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word*." Such was the practice of the first ambassadors of Christ. And have we less need than they...

...men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business. But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word. And the saying pleased the whole multitude: and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and...