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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... happiness , to be disengaged from the observance of that regulation is no article of liberty ; at least of such liberty as a wise man would wish to enjoy . It is in effect to be turned loose to our own ruin . It is such liberty as a ...
... happiness , to be disengaged from the observance of that regulation is no article of liberty ; at least of such liberty as a wise man would wish to enjoy . It is in effect to be turned loose to our own ruin . It is such liberty as a ...
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... happiness is sought ; according as his passions determine him to pursue pleasure , riches , or preferments . Having no fund within . himself whence to draw enjoyment , his only resource is in things without . His hopes and fears all ...
... happiness is sought ; according as his passions determine him to pursue pleasure , riches , or preferments . Having no fund within . himself whence to draw enjoyment , his only resource is in things without . His hopes and fears all ...
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... happiness , avoid every approach to evil . Consider all vicious pleasures as enchanted ground , by entering on which , you will be farther and farther ensnared within the magic circle , till at length you are precluded from all retreat ...
... happiness , avoid every approach to evil . Consider all vicious pleasures as enchanted ground , by entering on which , you will be farther and farther ensnared within the magic circle , till at length you are precluded from all retreat ...
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... happiness ? Our health declines ; our friends die ; our families are scattered ; something or other is not long of occurring , to show us that the wheel must turn round ; the fashion of the world must pass away . Is there any man who ...
... happiness ? Our health declines ; our friends die ; our families are scattered ; something or other is not long of occurring , to show us that the wheel must turn round ; the fashion of the world must pass away . Is there any man who ...
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... happiness of human society . IN the second place , let us learn from what has been set forth , one of the most awful and important of all truths , the reality of a Divine government exercised over the world . Blind must that man be who ...
... happiness of human society . IN the second place , let us learn from what has been set forth , one of the most awful and important of all truths , the reality of a Divine government exercised over the world . Blind must that man be who ...
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