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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... means supposes the absence of all government . It only supposes that the government under which we are placed is wise ; and that the restraints to which we voluntarily submit ourselves have been contrived for the general interest . To ...
... means supposes the absence of all government . It only supposes that the government under which we are placed is wise ; and that the restraints to which we voluntarily submit ourselves have been contrived for the general interest . To ...
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... do evil ? * Vice confirms its dominion , and extends it still farther over the soul , by compelling the sinner to * Jeremiah , xiii . 23 . support one crime by means of another . Not only 18 SERM . LX . ON THE SLAVERY OF VICE .
... do evil ? * Vice confirms its dominion , and extends it still farther over the soul , by compelling the sinner to * Jeremiah , xiii . 23 . support one crime by means of another . Not only 18 SERM . LX . ON THE SLAVERY OF VICE .
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... means of another . Not only is he enslaved to those vices which take their rise from his own inclination , but they render others necessary , to which , against his inclination , he must submit ; and thereby strengthen the command- ing ...
... means of another . Not only is he enslaved to those vices which take their rise from his own inclination , but they render others necessary , to which , against his inclination , he must submit ; and thereby strengthen the command- ing ...
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... means . But the sinner has forfeited every privilege of this nature . His passions and habits render him an absolute dependant on the world , and the world's favour ; on the uncertain goods of fortune , and the fickle humours of men ...
... means . But the sinner has forfeited every privilege of this nature . His passions and habits render him an absolute dependant on the world , and the world's favour ; on the uncertain goods of fortune , and the fickle humours of men ...
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... means of pleasure , gain , or power . Yet this is the boasted liberty which vice promises , as the recom- pence of setting us free from the salutary restraints of virtue . III . ANOTHER character of the slavery of vice , is that mean ...
... means of pleasure , gain , or power . Yet this is the boasted liberty which vice promises , as the recom- pence of setting us free from the salutary restraints of virtue . III . ANOTHER character of the slavery of vice , is that mean ...
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