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... universe , he is im- pressed with reverence . When he receives blessings which he cannot avoid ascribing to divine goodness , he is prompted to gratitude . The expressions of those affections , under the various forms of religious ...
... universe , he is im- pressed with reverence . When he receives blessings which he cannot avoid ascribing to divine goodness , he is prompted to gratitude . The expressions of those affections , under the various forms of religious ...
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... Universe , and considers himself as imitating God . The man again who rests solely in devotion , if that devotion open not his heart to humanity , not only remains a stranger to the pleasures of beneficence , but must often undergo the ...
... Universe , and considers himself as imitating God . The man again who rests solely in devotion , if that devotion open not his heart to humanity , not only remains a stranger to the pleasures of beneficence , but must often undergo the ...
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... universe ; and with a secret , but unerring operation , directing every event towards the happiness of the righteous . Those afflictions which appear to others the messengers of the wrath of Heaven , appear to him the ministers of ...
... universe ; and with a secret , but unerring operation , directing every event towards the happiness of the righteous . Those afflictions which appear to others the messengers of the wrath of Heaven , appear to him the ministers of ...
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... universe , has just cause for encouragement and hope . Not that an interest in the divine Grace will perpetuate to a good man , more than to others , a life of unruffled prosperity . Change and alteration form the very essence of the ...
... universe , has just cause for encouragement and hope . Not that an interest in the divine Grace will perpetuate to a good man , more than to others , a life of unruffled prosperity . Change and alteration form the very essence of the ...
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... universe . CONSIDER the nature and circumstances of man . Introduced into the world in an indigent condition , he is supported at first by the care of others ; and , as soon as he begins to act for himself , finds labour and industry to ...
... universe . CONSIDER the nature and circumstances of man . Introduced into the world in an indigent condition , he is supported at first by the care of others ; and , as soon as he begins to act for himself , finds labour and industry to ...
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