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... consider it as having no connection with what is pro- per to raise men to honour and distinction . I shall now endeavour to remove this re- proach from religion ; and to shew that in B 2 every SERMON I. every situation in human life ...
... consider it as having no connection with what is pro- per to raise men to honour and distinction . I shall now endeavour to remove this re- proach from religion ; and to shew that in B 2 every SERMON I. every situation in human life ...
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... consider as the same . By the true honour of man is to be understood , not what merely commands . external respect , but what commands the respect of the heart ; what raises one to acknowledged eminence above others of the same species ...
... consider as the same . By the true honour of man is to be understood , not what merely commands . external respect , but what commands the respect of the heart ; what raises one to acknowledged eminence above others of the same species ...
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... consider its effects ; and , after shewing its advantages , shall point out the abuses and mistaken forms of this virtue . THE original constitution of our nature with respect to the mixture of selfish and social affections , discovers ...
... consider its effects ; and , after shewing its advantages , shall point out the abuses and mistaken forms of this virtue . THE original constitution of our nature with respect to the mixture of selfish and social affections , discovers ...
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... consider the effect of this virtuous sensibility on our character and our state . I shall consider it in two views ; its influence on our moral conduct , and its influence on our happiness . FIRST , It powerfully influences the pro- per ...
... consider the effect of this virtuous sensibility on our character and our state . I shall consider it in two views ; its influence on our moral conduct , and its influence on our happiness . FIRST , It powerfully influences the pro- per ...
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... consider as undoubted proofs of virtue . They applaud themselves for the goodness of their hearts ; and conclude that with such feelings they cannot fail to be agreeable to Heaven . At the same time these transient relentings make ...
... consider as undoubted proofs of virtue . They applaud themselves for the goodness of their hearts ; and conclude that with such feelings they cannot fail to be agreeable to Heaven . At the same time these transient relentings make ...
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