Sermons, Volume 5T. Cadell and W. Davies, 1814 - Presbyterian Church |
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... expec- tations find an ample range . One of the first objects of wish to every one , is to main- tain a proper place and rank in society ; Eccles . xi . 8 . not • 1 . not to fall behind his equals ; On Hopes and Disappointments .
... expec- tations find an ample range . One of the first objects of wish to every one , is to main- tain a proper place and rank in society ; Eccles . xi . 8 . not • 1 . not to fall behind his equals ; On Hopes and Disappointments .
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... society , and involving it in crimes and miseries . Were expectations more mo- derate , they would be more favourably received . Did we more rarely attempt to push ourselves into notice , the world would more readily allow us , nay ...
... society , and involving it in crimes and miseries . Were expectations more mo- derate , they would be more favourably received . Did we more rarely attempt to push ourselves into notice , the world would more readily allow us , nay ...
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... society ; not grateful re- turns from all whom we have obliged or served : But what we may expect , if we keep a good conscience and study to do our duty , is peace of mind ; a to- lerably easy and comfortable state , amidst the ...
... society ; not grateful re- turns from all whom we have obliged or served : But what we may expect , if we keep a good conscience and study to do our duty , is peace of mind ; a to- lerably easy and comfortable state , amidst the ...
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... society , but conversed among men with that sort of modest piety and virtue which suits itself to the level of human infirmity , and is conspicuous for the discharge of the plain and substantial duties of a good life . It is not my ...
... society , but conversed among men with that sort of modest piety and virtue which suits itself to the level of human infirmity , and is conspicuous for the discharge of the plain and substantial duties of a good life . It is not my ...
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... society , where every one was to contri- bute his part towards the common benefit , and to be made happy by studying to make others so . In proportion indeed as our ability and influence extend , the obligation to be extensively ...
... society , where every one was to contri- bute his part towards the common benefit , and to be made happy by studying to make others so . In proportion indeed as our ability and influence extend , the obligation to be extensively ...
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