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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... comfort among man- kind . Government restrains the outrages and crimes which would be subversive of society , secures the pro- perty , and defends the lives of its subjects . But the defect of government is , that human laws can extend ...
... comfort among man- kind . Government restrains the outrages and crimes which would be subversive of society , secures the pro- perty , and defends the lives of its subjects . But the defect of government is , that human laws can extend ...
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... comfort in those whom he pos sesses . Believing others to be his enemies , he will of course make them such . Let his caution be ever so great , the asperity of his thoughts will often break out in his behaviour ; and , in return for ...
... comfort in those whom he pos sesses . Believing others to be his enemies , he will of course make them such . Let his caution be ever so great , the asperity of his thoughts will often break out in his behaviour ; and , in return for ...
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... comfort of life , The man of candour enjoys his situation , whatever it is , with cheerfulness and peace . Prudence directs i his intercourse with the world ; but no black suspi- cions haunt his hours of rest . Accustomed to view the ...
... comfort of life , The man of candour enjoys his situation , whatever it is , with cheerfulness and peace . Prudence directs i his intercourse with the world ; but no black suspi- cions haunt his hours of rest . Accustomed to view the ...
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... comfort , peace and repose , would be strangers to human life . Injuries retaliated according to the exorbitant mea- sure which passion prescribes , would justify resent- ment in return . The injured person would become the injurer ...
... comfort , peace and repose , would be strangers to human life . Injuries retaliated according to the exorbitant mea- sure which passion prescribes , would justify resent- ment in return . The injured person would become the injurer ...
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... comforts and of wants , at once awakens their gratitude to God , and reminds them of their dependence on his aid ; and , therefore , in this state , men seem to enjoy life to most advan- tage , and to be least exposed to the snares of ...
... comforts and of wants , at once awakens their gratitude to God , and reminds them of their dependence on his aid ; and , therefore , in this state , men seem to enjoy life to most advan- tage , and to be least exposed to the snares of ...
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