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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... objects , make us also see falsely . It is one of the misfortunes of our present situ- ation , that some of the good dispositions of human nature are apt to betray us into frailties and vices . Thus , it often happens , that the ...
... objects , make us also see falsely . It is one of the misfortunes of our present situ- ation , that some of the good dispositions of human nature are apt to betray us into frailties and vices . Thus , it often happens , that the ...
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... objects of his displeasure as evil men , he thinks himself entitled to give that displeasure full vent ; and in committing the most inhuman actions , may some- times imagine that he is doing good service to God . The first fruits of an ...
... objects of his displeasure as evil men , he thinks himself entitled to give that displeasure full vent ; and in committing the most inhuman actions , may some- times imagine that he is doing good service to God . The first fruits of an ...
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... objects which it presents are of such a nature , as strongly to seize and engage the human mind . When zeal for their own principles has prompted men to view those of a different per- suasion in the odious lights which bigotry suggests ...
... objects which it presents are of such a nature , as strongly to seize and engage the human mind . When zeal for their own principles has prompted men to view those of a different per- suasion in the odious lights which bigotry suggests ...
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... object on which to fix their view , but the conduct of men who have acted as their enemies . They behold no plan of wisdom or goodness carried on throughout nature , which can allay the discomposure of their mind . As soon as their ...
... object on which to fix their view , but the conduct of men who have acted as their enemies . They behold no plan of wisdom or goodness carried on throughout nature , which can allay the discomposure of their mind . As soon as their ...
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... object which inspires him with magnanimity . His mind lies open to every relieving thought , and is inclined to every suggestion of gene- rosity . He is disposed to say with Joseph , it was not you that sent me hither , but God ; with ...
... object which inspires him with magnanimity . His mind lies open to every relieving thought , and is inclined to every suggestion of gene- rosity . He is disposed to say with Joseph , it was not you that sent me hither , but God ; with ...
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