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... station of life , has ever supported the cause of religion by her conspicuous regard for it ; who 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 ...
... station of life , has ever supported the cause of religion by her conspicuous regard for it ; who 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 ...
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... stations discovers itself no less than in the higher ranks of society . In their ideas of what constitutes honour , men greatly vary , and often grossly err . But of somewhat which they conceive to form VOL . III . B pre- I. I. SERMON ...
... stations discovers itself no less than in the higher ranks of society . In their ideas of what constitutes honour , men greatly vary , and often grossly err . But of somewhat which they conceive to form VOL . III . B pre- I. I. SERMON ...
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... stations , it forms the honour , as well as the happiness of man . But first , let us be careful to ascertain what true religion is . I admit that there is a certain species of religion , ( if we can give it that name ) , which has no ...
... stations , it forms the honour , as well as the happiness of man . But first , let us be careful to ascertain what true religion is . I admit that there is a certain species of religion , ( if we can give it that name ) , which has no ...
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... persons graced with noble birth , or placed in high stations , much external honour is due . This is what the subordination of society necessa- I. rily requires ; and what every good mem- SERMON rily 6 On the true Honour of Man .
... persons graced with noble birth , or placed in high stations , much external honour is due . This is what the subordination of society necessa- I. rily requires ; and what every good mem- SERMON rily 6 On the true Honour of Man .
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... station which they possess . I MUST next observe , that the proper honour of man arises not from some of those splendid actions and abilities which excite high admiration . Courage and prowess , military renown , signal victories and ...
... station which they possess . I MUST next observe , that the proper honour of man arises not from some of those splendid actions and abilities which excite high admiration . Courage and prowess , military renown , signal victories and ...
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