living stones
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The apostle does not say, Ye ought to be living stones, and, Ye ought to be holy priests.
From The Assembly of God Miscellaneous Writings of C. H. Mackintosh, volume III by C. (Charles) H. (Henry) Mackintosh
Whether amongst professing Catholics or amongst the “Friends of God” who stood apart from Rome these living stones were found, there was yet but the one building, the dwelling-place of God.
From Matelda and the Cloister of Hellfde Extracts from the Book of Matilda of Magdeburg by Matilda of Magdeburg
In that part of our work it will also be ascertained that altars were called living stones, from a belief that a portion of divine spirit resided in them.
From The Mysteries of All Nations Rise and Progress of Superstition, Laws Against and Trials of Witches, Ancient and Modern Delusions Together With Strange Customs, Fables, and Tales by James Grant
Thus Peter puts it: 'To whom, coming as unto a living stone, ye also as living stones are built up.'
From Expositions of Holy Scripture Isaiah and Jeremiah by Alexander Maclaren
Ye also, as living stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up sacrifices acceptable to God by Jesus Christ....
From The Harp of God by J. F. (Joseph Franklin) Rutherford
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