Reflections on revealed and profane theology, addressed to ... lord Brougham, containing remarks on his lordship's 'Discourse of natural theology'. |
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... formed fixed opinions upon it after enquiry . But the bulk of them relied little upon Natural Theology , which they seemed to regard as a speculation built rather on fancy than on argument ; or , at any rate , as a kind of knowledge ...
... formed fixed opinions upon it after enquiry . But the bulk of them relied little upon Natural Theology , which they seemed to regard as a speculation built rather on fancy than on argument ; or , at any rate , as a kind of knowledge ...
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... formed opinion , you must be convinced that the theology , religion , and morality of Rome and Greece , even at the best , are no longer to be upheld . It is full time , all men should know , that , though there may be some truth and ...
... formed opinion , you must be convinced that the theology , religion , and morality of Rome and Greece , even at the best , are no longer to be upheld . It is full time , all men should know , that , though there may be some truth and ...
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... formed the eye , shall he not see ? " * Who supposes , that " He who planted the ear , " does not possess far mightier senses ? When it is asked , whence that admirable instinct which guides the creatures of the earth and air , it is ...
... formed the eye , shall he not see ? " * Who supposes , that " He who planted the ear , " does not possess far mightier senses ? When it is asked , whence that admirable instinct which guides the creatures of the earth and air , it is ...
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... formed without any reference to their uses , the earth , with all its convenience of habitation , undesignedly , -food , so multifarious for nutriment , without intention , — air , the indispensable support of life , the mere effect of ...
... formed without any reference to their uses , the earth , with all its convenience of habitation , undesignedly , -food , so multifarious for nutriment , without intention , — air , the indispensable support of life , the mere effect of ...
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... formed the mind of its author , should have formed that mind for this world only . As I have already stated of a similar argument , the present is fruitless for the ignorant , and can only be profitable to those who have become ...
... formed the mind of its author , should have formed that mind for this world only . As I have already stated of a similar argument , the present is fruitless for the ignorant , and can only be profitable to those who have become ...
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Page 101 - Wherefore I say unto you, All manner of sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men: but the blasphemy against the Holy Ghost shall not be forgiven unto men. And whosoever speaketh a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but whosoever speaketh against the Holy Ghost, it shall not be forgiven him, neither in this world, neither in the world to come.
Page 76 - Who can understand his errors? cleanse thou me from secret faults. Keep back thy servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have dominion over me: then shall I be upright, and I shall be innocent from the great transgression.
Page 48 - For I know him, that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of the Lord, to do justice and judgment; that the Lord may bring upon Abraham that which he hath spoken of him.
Page 57 - And Jesus said unto them, Verily I say unto you, that ye which have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of man shall sit in the throne of his glory, ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
Page 38 - He that planted the ear, shall he not hear? he that formed the eye, shall he not see? He that chastiseth the heathen, shall not he correct? he that teacheth man knowledge, shall not he know?
Page 76 - More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold : sweeter also than honey and the honey-comb. Moreover by them is Thy servant warned : and in keeping of them there is great reward.
Page 75 - The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple. The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes.
Page 48 - But as touching the resurrection of the dead, have ye not read that which was spoken unto you by God, saying, I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob ? God is not the God of the dead, but of the living.
Page 40 - My substance, was not hid from thee, when I was made in secret, and curiously wrought in the lowest parts of the earth. Thine eyes, did see my substance, yet being imperfect ; and, in thy book, all my members, were written, which, in continuance, were fashioned, when, as yet, there was none of them.
Page 109 - Then said he unto me, Fear not, Daniel : for from the first day that thou didst set thine heart to understand, and to chasten thyself before thy God, thy words were heard, and I am come for thy words.