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Page 56
... concerning the succession of events . The consequences which follows from this is , that all the anxiety about futurity , which passes the bounds of reasonable precaution , is unprofitable and vain . Certain measures are indeed ...
... concerning the succession of events . The consequences which follows from this is , that all the anxiety about futurity , which passes the bounds of reasonable precaution , is unprofitable and vain . Certain measures are indeed ...
Page 116
... concerning human happiness and human vanity . Treat not their opinions as effusions merely of pee- vishness or disappointment ; but believe them to be what they truly are , the result of long experience , and thorough acquaint- ance ...
... concerning human happiness and human vanity . Treat not their opinions as effusions merely of pee- vishness or disappointment ; but believe them to be what they truly are , the result of long experience , and thorough acquaint- ance ...
Page 215
... concerning which we discourse , is , - IV . PATIENCE under injuries and wrongs , To these , amidst the present con- fusion of the world , all are exposed . No station is so high , no power so great , no character P 4 XI . SERMON ...
... concerning which we discourse , is , - IV . PATIENCE under injuries and wrongs , To these , amidst the present con- fusion of the world , all are exposed . No station is so high , no power so great , no character P 4 XI . SERMON ...
Page 248
... concerning himself , shall be of a gloomy and threatening kind ; if his temper , in- stead of calmness and self - enjoyment , shall yield him nothing but disquiet and painful agitation ! In any situation of fortune , is it possible for ...
... concerning himself , shall be of a gloomy and threatening kind ; if his temper , in- stead of calmness and self - enjoyment , shall yield him nothing but disquiet and painful agitation ! In any situation of fortune , is it possible for ...
Page 260
... concerning a sup- posed promiscuous distribution of happiness in this world . The charge of injustice , which so often , on this account , hath been brought against Providence , rests entirely on this ground , that the happiness and ...
... concerning a sup- posed promiscuous distribution of happiness in this world . The charge of injustice , which so often , on this account , hath been brought against Providence , rests entirely on this ground , that the happiness and ...
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