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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... mind . Thou shalt know hereafter . This is the doctrine which I propose to illustrate in the following discourse . I. OUR Saviour's words lead us to observe , that many things in the conduct of Providence are at pre- sent mysterious and ...
... mind . Thou shalt know hereafter . This is the doctrine which I propose to illustrate in the following discourse . I. OUR Saviour's words lead us to observe , that many things in the conduct of Providence are at pre- sent mysterious and ...
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... mind principles of noble independence . The upright man is satisfied from himself . He despises not the advantages of fortune ; but he centers not his happiness in them . With a moderate share of them , he can be contented ; and ...
... mind principles of noble independence . The upright man is satisfied from himself . He despises not the advantages of fortune ; but he centers not his happiness in them . With a moderate share of them , he can be contented ; and ...
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... mind , is truly free . But shall I call that man free , who has nothing that is his own , nor property assured ; whose very heart is not his own , but rendered the appendage of external things , and the sport of fortune ? Is that man ...
... mind , is truly free . But shall I call that man free , who has nothing that is his own , nor property assured ; whose very heart is not his own , but rendered the appendage of external things , and the sport of fortune ? Is that man ...
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... mind which it is formed to inspire . Corresponding to that abject disposition which characterises a bad man , are the fears that haunt him . The terrors of a slave dwell on his mind , and often appear in his behaviour . For guilt is ...
... mind which it is formed to inspire . Corresponding to that abject disposition which characterises a bad man , are the fears that haunt him . The terrors of a slave dwell on his mind , and often appear in his behaviour . For guilt is ...
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... mind itself , the native seat of liberty , is subjected . In other cases , a brave man can comfort himself with reflecting that , let tyrants do their worst , let prisons or fetters be his lot , his mind remains unconquered and free ...
... mind itself , the native seat of liberty , is subjected . In other cases , a brave man can comfort himself with reflecting that , let tyrants do their worst , let prisons or fetters be his lot , his mind remains unconquered and free ...
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