The Genius and Design of the Domestic Constitution, with Its Untransferable Obligations and Peculiar Advantages |
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... observation of what has been true , from the beginning of the creation . To this parent idea in morals , therefore , many will not object , if it is shewn to be older than the ages of na- tions and cities , and if it involves nothing ...
... observation of what has been true , from the beginning of the creation . To this parent idea in morals , therefore , many will not object , if it is shewn to be older than the ages of na- tions and cities , and if it involves nothing ...
Page vii
... and impartial observation , that in the degeneracy or neglect of domestic duty , and the relaxation of paren- tal authority , we see the most certain tokens of a na- tion approaching the brink of ruin , and the day PREFACE . vii.
... and impartial observation , that in the degeneracy or neglect of domestic duty , and the relaxation of paren- tal authority , we see the most certain tokens of a na- tion approaching the brink of ruin , and the day PREFACE . vii.
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... observe whether the subject here presented be- fore their view , besides more important benefits , does not furnish one antidote , to the mistake or mere pro- fession of Christianity , as well as to reckless , not to say unjust ...
... observe whether the subject here presented be- fore their view , besides more important benefits , does not furnish one antidote , to the mistake or mere pro- fession of Christianity , as well as to reckless , not to say unjust ...
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... observe wherein and how they have degenerated ; but yet ask counsel of both times : of the ancient time what is best , and of the latter time what is fittest . BACON . Persons are elements of families ; families are the elements of ...
... observe wherein and how they have degenerated ; but yet ask counsel of both times : of the ancient time what is best , and of the latter time what is fittest . BACON . Persons are elements of families ; families are the elements of ...
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... observe it , his vow must stand , and the law be abrogated . " " ' * Before , however , visiting this nation , at any pe- riod , and when judgment began to mend her pace , it had been the custom of the Lord to raise up a moni- tor ; and ...
... observe it , his vow must stand , and the law be abrogated . " " ' * Before , however , visiting this nation , at any pe- riod , and when judgment began to mend her pace , it had been the custom of the Lord to raise up a moni- tor ; and ...
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Page 354 - And out of the ground the LORD God formed every beast of the field, and every fowl of the air; and brought them unto Adam to see what he would call them: and whatsoever Adam called every living creature, that was the name thereof. And Adam gave names to all cattle, and to the fowl of the air, and to every beast of the field; but for Adam there was not found an help meet for him.
Page 234 - And he shall go before him in the spirit and power of Elias, to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just, to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.
Page 84 - Lord, truly I am thy servant; I am thy servant, and the son of thine handmaid: thou hast loosed my bonds.
Page 42 - Mine eyes shall be upon the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me: he that walketh in a perfect way, he shall serve me. He that worketh deceit shall not dwell within my house: he that telleth lies shall not tarry in my sight.
Page 381 - And when the Chief Priests and Scribes saw the wonderful things that he did, and the children crying in the temple, and saying, Hosanna to the Son of David...
Page 98 - Promote, then, as an object of primary importance, institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge. In proportion as the structure of a government gives force to public opinion, it is essential that public opinion should be enlightened.
Page 54 - And the tables were the work of God, and the writing was the writing of God, graven upon the tables.
Page 375 - Incline your ear, and come unto me : hear, and your soul shall live ; and I will make an everlasting covenant with you, even the sure mercies of David.
Page 99 - I shall also carry with me the hope that my country will never cease to view them with indulgence, and that after forty-five years of my life dedicated to its service, with an upright zeal, the faults of incompetent abilities will be consigned to oblivion, as myself must soon be to the mansions of rest.
Page 280 - Howbeit, Jesus suffered him not, but saith unto him, Go home to thy friends, and tell them how great things the Lord hath done for thee, and hath had compassion on thee.