Sermons ...: To which is Prefixed a Short Account of the Life and Character of the Author, Volume 3T. Cadell; F.C. & J Rivington [& others], 1822 - Presbyterian Church |
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... desire the sceptic to look to the state of the natural world . When he thinks of the order and magnifi- cence that prevail in it , he will , perhaps , be unwilling to pronounce it the mere production of chance . He cannot but recognize ...
... desire the sceptic to look to the state of the natural world . When he thinks of the order and magnifi- cence that prevail in it , he will , perhaps , be unwilling to pronounce it the mere production of chance . He cannot but recognize ...
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... desires cannot be gratified together . They frequently interfere , and require him who would indulge one favourite passion , to deny himself in another . Distinctions , therefore , must be made , preferences be given , and some general ...
... desires cannot be gratified together . They frequently interfere , and require him who would indulge one favourite passion , to deny himself in another . Distinctions , therefore , must be made , preferences be given , and some general ...
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... desires and passions , can tell how far these may carry him . He may be brought into such a desperate state , that nothing shall remain for him but to look back with regret upon the forsaken path of innocence and liberty ; and severely ...
... desires and passions , can tell how far these may carry him . He may be brought into such a desperate state , that nothing shall remain for him but to look back with regret upon the forsaken path of innocence and liberty ; and severely ...
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... desires and passions which the sinner has raised to lawless rule , were given us as instruments of self - preservation ; but were plainly designed to be under the direction of a higher power . Of themselves , they are headstrong and ...
... desires and passions which the sinner has raised to lawless rule , were given us as instruments of self - preservation ; but were plainly designed to be under the direction of a higher power . Of themselves , they are headstrong and ...
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... desires and passions we are connected with the objects around us , that our attachment to them is always in hazard of becoming excessive and sinful . Hence religion is often employed in moder- ating this attachment , by rectifying our ...
... desires and passions we are connected with the objects around us , that our attachment to them is always in hazard of becoming excessive and sinful . Hence religion is often employed in moder- ating this attachment , by rectifying our ...
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