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... has advanced the in- terests of virtue , by her distinguish- ed example ; and who , by a happy union of the amiable with the esti- mable qualities , has commanded the the love and respect of a great nation . It iv DEDICATION .
... has advanced the in- terests of virtue , by her distinguish- ed example ; and who , by a happy union of the amiable with the esti- mable qualities , has commanded the the love and respect of a great nation . It iv DEDICATION .
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Hugh Blair, James Finlayson. the love and respect of a great nation . It is a signal blessing to a king- dom when a Person whose charac- ter would have reflected honour upon any condition of fortune , is placed by Providence in that ele ...
Hugh Blair, James Finlayson. the love and respect of a great nation . It is a signal blessing to a king- dom when a Person whose charac- ter would have reflected honour upon any condition of fortune , is placed by Providence in that ele ...
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... sincere wish and earnest prayer . I have the honour to be , with profound respect , MADAM , Your MAJESTY's most humble , And most devoted servant , HUGH BLAIR . CONTENTS OF . THE THIRD VOLUME . SERMON I. On vi DEDICATION .
... sincere wish and earnest prayer . I have the honour to be , with profound respect , MADAM , Your MAJESTY's most humble , And most devoted servant , HUGH BLAIR . CONTENTS OF . THE THIRD VOLUME . SERMON I. On vi DEDICATION .
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... respect from those among whom they live ; and to contempt and disgrace , none are insensible . Among the advantages which attend re- ligion and virtue , the honour which they confer on man is frequently mentioned in Scripture as one of ...
... respect from those among whom they live ; and to contempt and disgrace , none are insensible . Among the advantages which attend re- ligion and virtue , the honour which they confer on man is frequently mentioned in Scripture as one of ...
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... respect , but what commands the respect of the heart ; what raises one to acknowledged eminence above others of the same species ; what always creates esteem , and in its highest degree produces veneration . The question now before us ...
... respect , but what commands the respect of the heart ; what raises one to acknowledged eminence above others of the same species ; what always creates esteem , and in its highest degree produces veneration . The question now before us ...
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