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... principles and sceptical opinions , and embraced Christi- anity . Such narratives may be regarded as interesting in themselves , but more especi → ally important , as furnishing the most au- thentic testimonies to the truths of ...
... principles and sceptical opinions , and embraced Christi- anity . Such narratives may be regarded as interesting in themselves , but more especi → ally important , as furnishing the most au- thentic testimonies to the truths of ...
Side xiii
... principles , to see the fountains of infidelity explored and laid open , not merely by the discoveries of those who have carried the probe of examination into the hearts of others , but by the confes- sions of penitents themselves ...
... principles , to see the fountains of infidelity explored and laid open , not merely by the discoveries of those who have carried the probe of examination into the hearts of others , but by the confes- sions of penitents themselves ...
Side 18
... principles of philosophy , was , as if a man would , in cold blood , cut another's throat , who had never offended him ; and he was of opinion , that lies in these libels came often in as ornaments , that could not be spared , without ...
... principles of philosophy , was , as if a man would , in cold blood , cut another's throat , who had never offended him ; and he was of opinion , that lies in these libels came often in as ornaments , that could not be spared , without ...
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... principles , and prepossessing him more strongly against reli gion ; while his wicked companions taking advan- tage of his infirmity , endeavoured to confirm him in his infidelity , by effacing from his mind , as far as possible , all ...
... principles , and prepossessing him more strongly against reli gion ; while his wicked companions taking advan- tage of his infirmity , endeavoured to confirm him in his infidelity , by effacing from his mind , as far as possible , all ...
Side 26
... principles from me , but lay his thoughts open without any disguise ; nor would he do it to maintain debate , or shew his wit , but plainly tell me what stuck with him ; and he pro- tested to me , that he was not so engaged to his old ...
... principles from me , but lay his thoughts open without any disguise ; nor would he do it to maintain debate , or shew his wit , but plainly tell me what stuck with him ; and he pro- tested to me , that he was not so engaged to his old ...
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Constable's miscellany of original and selected publications Constable and co, ltd Uten tilgangsbegrensning - 1831 |
Constable's miscellany of original and selected publications Constable and co, ltd Uten tilgangsbegrensning - 1833 |
Constable's miscellany of original and selected publications Constable and co, ltd Uten tilgangsbegrensning - 1829 |
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Side 41 - Rochester ;" which the critic ought to read for its elegance, the philosopher for its arguments, and the saint for its piety.
Side 28 - Here lies our Sovereign Lord the King, Whose word no man relies on ; Who never said a foolish thing, And never did a wise one.
Side 32 - To this he answered, a man could not write with life, unless he were heated by revenge : for to make a satire without resentments, upon the cold notions of philosophy, was as if a man would in cold blood, cut men's throats who had never offended him : and he said, the lies in these libels came often in as ornaments that could not be spared without spoiling the beauty of the poem.
Side 89 - Sermons in the year, for Proving the Christian Religion against notorious Infidels, viz., Atheists, Theists, Pagans, Jews, and Mahometans, not descending lower to any controversies that are among Christians themselves...
Side 205 - I did not, at the time, think the best. I have seen that I was sometimes in the wrong, but I did not err designedly. I have endeavoured, in private life, to do all the good in my power, and never for a moment could indulge malicious or unjust designs upon any person whatsoever.
Side 204 - ... thought proper for him. On Saturday he had been remarkably better, and we were not without some hopes of his recovery. " On Sunday, about eleven in the forenoon, his lordship sent for me, and said he felt a great hurry, and wished to have a little conversation with me in order to divert it.
Side 205 - I saw difficulties which staggered me ; but I kept my mind open to conviction. The evidences and doctrines of Christianity, studied with attention, made me a most firm and persuaded believer of the Christian religion.' I have made it the rule of my life, and it is the ground of my future hopes. I have erred and sinned ; but have repented, and never indulged any vicious habit. In politics and public life I have made public good the rule of my conduct.
Side 70 - Of the high veneration man's intellect owes to God, peculiarly for his wisdom and power,
Side 175 - THOSE who were skilful in anatomy, among the ancients, concluded, from the outward and inward make of a human body, that it was the work of a Being transcendently wise and powerful. As the world grew more enlightened in this art, their discoveries gave them fresh opportunities of admiring the conduct of Providence in the formation of a human body.
Side 305 - That John Bunyan, of the town of Bedford, labourer, being a person of such and such conditions, he hath, since such a time, devilishly and perniciously abstained from coming to church to hear Divine service, and is a common upholder of several unlawful meetings and conventicles, to the great disturbance and distraction of the good subjects of this kingdom, contrary to the laws of our sovereign lord the king, etc.