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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... alone , but the temper and inclinations . By this means it ascends to the sources of conduct ; and very ineffec- tual would the wisest system of legislation prove for VOL . II . B the happiness of mankind , if it did not derive.
... alone , but the temper and inclinations . By this means it ascends to the sources of conduct ; and very ineffec- tual would the wisest system of legislation prove for VOL . II . B the happiness of mankind , if it did not derive.
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... means to inculcate , is that which is known by the name of Candour ; a virtue which , as soon as it is mentioned , every one will acknowledge to be essen- tial to the character of a worthy man ; a virtue which we seldom fail of ...
... means to inculcate , is that which is known by the name of Candour ; a virtue which , as soon as it is mentioned , every one will acknowledge to be essen- tial to the character of a worthy man ; a virtue which we seldom fail of ...
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... mean between undistin- guishing credulity and universal jealousy , which a sound understanding discerns , and which the man of candour studies to preserve . He makes allowance for the mixture of evil with good , which is to be found in ...
... mean between undistin- guishing credulity and universal jealousy , which a sound understanding discerns , and which the man of candour studies to preserve . He makes allowance for the mixture of evil with good , which is to be found in ...
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... means of the fierce and desperate pas- sions which he allows to rage in his soul . Those evil spirits who inhabit the regions of misery , are represented as delighting in revenge and cruelty . But all that is great and good in the ...
... means of the fierce and desperate pas- sions which he allows to rage in his soul . Those evil spirits who inhabit the regions of misery , are represented as delighting in revenge and cruelty . But all that is great and good in the ...
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... means ; obliging the wrath of man to praise him ; sometimes humbling the mighty , sometimes exalting the low ; often snaring the wicked in the devices which their hands have wrought . Respectful acknowledgment of this Divine government ...
... means ; obliging the wrath of man to praise him ; sometimes humbling the mighty , sometimes exalting the low ; often snaring the wicked in the devices which their hands have wrought . Respectful acknowledgment of this Divine government ...
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