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Page 37
... men to an invisible power . But a train of events proceeding according to their wish , leads them to nothing beyond what they see . The supreme Giver regions above us and around us . By much labour III . ] RELIGION UPON PROSPERITY . 37.
... men to an invisible power . But a train of events proceeding according to their wish , leads them to nothing beyond what they see . The supreme Giver regions above us and around us . By much labour III . ] RELIGION UPON PROSPERITY . 37.
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... wish . Let us call upon the Sceptic , and de- sire him to say , what measure of in- formation would afford him entire satisfaction . This , he will tell us , requires not any long or deep deliberation . He de- sires only to have his ...
... wish . Let us call upon the Sceptic , and de- sire him to say , what measure of in- formation would afford him entire satisfaction . This , he will tell us , requires not any long or deep deliberation . He de- sires only to have his ...
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... wishes to appear re- spectable , and to cover from their knowledge whatever may vilify or de- grade him . Attacked or reproached abroad , he consoles himself with his importance at home ; and in domestic attachment and respect , seeks ...
... wishes to appear re- spectable , and to cover from their knowledge whatever may vilify or de- grade him . Attacked or reproached abroad , he consoles himself with his importance at home ; and in domestic attachment and respect , seeks ...
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... wish them to remain ; yet somewhat from within shall soon arise , to disturb our happiness . A Mordecai appears , or seems to appear , sitting at the gate . Some vexation , which our fancy has either entirely created , or at least has ...
... wish them to remain ; yet somewhat from within shall soon arise , to disturb our happiness . A Mordecai appears , or seems to appear , sitting at the gate . Some vexation , which our fancy has either entirely created , or at least has ...
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... wish for his child ; the ambition of the young , and the admiration of the old . And yet , in what numberless instances have they proved , to those who possessed them , no other than shining snares ; seductions to vice , instigations to ...
... wish for his child ; the ambition of the young , and the admiration of the old . And yet , in what numberless instances have they proved , to those who possessed them , no other than shining snares ; seductions to vice , instigations to ...
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