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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... actions 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.
... actions 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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... temper be duly regulated , propriety of action will follow , and good order take place in external beha- viour . Of those characters of charity I have chosen one for the subject of this Discourse , which leads to the consideration of a ...
... temper be duly regulated , propriety of action will follow , and good order take place in external beha- viour . Of those characters of charity I have chosen one for the subject of this Discourse , which leads to the consideration of a ...
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... temper which he is recommending , in such strong and general terms , as might guard us against that extreme to which we are naturally most prone , of rash and unjust suspicion . The virtue which he means to inculcate , is that which is ...
... temper which he is recommending , in such strong and general terms , as might guard us against that extreme to which we are naturally most prone , of rash and unjust suspicion . The virtue which he means to inculcate , is that which is ...
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... temper checks in the bud every kind affection . It hardens the heart , and estranges man from man . What friendship or grati- tude can you expect from him , who views all your conduct with distrustful eyes , and ascribes every benefit ...
... temper checks in the bud every kind affection . It hardens the heart , and estranges man from man . What friendship or grati- tude can you expect from him , who views all your conduct with distrustful eyes , and ascribes every benefit ...
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... tempers justice with lenity . Among subjects , it promotes good order and submission . It connects humanity with piety . For he who is not given to think evil of his fellow - creatures , will not be ready to censure the dispensations of ...
... tempers justice with lenity . Among subjects , it promotes good order and submission . It connects humanity with piety . For he who is not given to think evil of his fellow - creatures , will not be ready to censure the dispensations of ...
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