Sermons ...: To which is Prefixed a Short Account of the Life and Character of the Author, Volume 2T. Cadell; F.C. & J Rivington [& others], 1822 - Presbyterian Church |
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... become the injurer ; and thus wrongs , retaliations , and fresh injuries , would circulate in endless succession , till the world was rendered a field of blood . Of all the passions which invade the human breast , revenge is the most ...
... become the injurer ; and thus wrongs , retaliations , and fresh injuries , would circulate in endless succession , till the world was rendered a field of blood . Of all the passions which invade the human breast , revenge is the most ...
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... become infamous for those very crimes which at present he holds in detestation . This observation is too well verified by the history of Hazael ; and a thousand other instances might be brought to confirm it . Though there is nothing ...
... become infamous for those very crimes which at present he holds in detestation . This observation is too well verified by the history of Hazael ; and a thousand other instances might be brought to confirm it . Though there is nothing ...
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... become as difficult for one to believe , that they ever had any love of goodness , as it would have been once to have persuaded themselves that they were to advance to such a height in wickedness ! In such cases as I have described ...
... become as difficult for one to believe , that they ever had any love of goodness , as it would have been once to have persuaded themselves that they were to advance to such a height in wickedness ! In such cases as I have described ...
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... becomes of a sudden completely wicked . Guilt never shows its whole deformity at once ; but by gra- dual acquaintance reconciles us to its appearance , and imperceptibly diffuses its poisons through all the powers of the mind . Every ...
... becomes of a sudden completely wicked . Guilt never shows its whole deformity at once ; but by gra- dual acquaintance reconciles us to its appearance , and imperceptibly diffuses its poisons through all the powers of the mind . Every ...
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... become at last hardened in heart , and familiar with corruption . Who would not drop a tear over this sad , but frequent fall of human probity and honour ? Who is not humbled , when he beholds the refined sentiments and high principles ...
... become at last hardened in heart , and familiar with corruption . Who would not drop a tear over this sad , but frequent fall of human probity and honour ? Who is not humbled , when he beholds the refined sentiments and high principles ...
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