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Side xvi
... mankind are natural- ly formed to admire . Joined with the manly virtues , he should , at the same time , possess strong and tender sensibili- ty to all the injuries , distresses , and sor- rows of his fellow - creatures ; a heart that ...
... mankind are natural- ly formed to admire . Joined with the manly virtues , he should , at the same time , possess strong and tender sensibili- ty to all the injuries , distresses , and sor- rows of his fellow - creatures ; a heart that ...
Side xvii
... Mankind 25 Providence proved by Animal In- stinct 51 51 52 52 52 53 53 54 54 55 55 26 Necessity of forming religious Prin- ciples at an early Age Blair . 38 27 - of early acquiring virtuous Dis- positions and Habits 66 Effects of ...
... Mankind 25 Providence proved by Animal In- stinct 51 51 52 52 52 53 53 54 54 55 55 26 Necessity of forming religious Prin- ciples at an early Age Blair . 38 27 - of early acquiring virtuous Dis- positions and Habits 66 Effects of ...
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... mankind , and are highly criminal in their own nature ; and yet how many persons , eminent for piety , suffer such monstrous and absurd princi- ples of action to take root in their minds under the colour of virtues ? For my own part , I ...
... mankind , and are highly criminal in their own nature ; and yet how many persons , eminent for piety , suffer such monstrous and absurd princi- ples of action to take root in their minds under the colour of virtues ? For my own part , I ...
Side 48
... mankind generally judge of things ; but it requires some ex- pence of reflection , to which the bulk of mankind will never put themselves , to con- sider , that great numbers must have spent their time profitably , formed habits of just ...
... mankind generally judge of things ; but it requires some ex- pence of reflection , to which the bulk of mankind will never put themselves , to con- sider , that great numbers must have spent their time profitably , formed habits of just ...
Side 53
... mankind . Think how much more of true enjoyment is lost by the violence of passion , than by the want of those things which give oc- casion to that passion . Persuade your- selves , that the favour of God , and the possession of virtue ...
... mankind . Think how much more of true enjoyment is lost by the violence of passion , than by the want of those things which give oc- casion to that passion . Persuade your- selves , that the favour of God , and the possession of virtue ...
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Side 190 - Again ye have heard that it hath been said by them of old time, Thou shalt not, forswear thyself, but shalt perform unto the Lord thine oaths : But I say unto you, Swear not at all...
Side 205 - To examine themselves,' whether they repent them truly of their former sins, stedfastly purposing to lead a new life ; have a lively Faith in God's mercy through Christ, with a thankful remembrance of His death; and be in charity with all men.
Side 2 - I see multitudes of people passing over it, said I, and a black cloud hanging on each end of it. As I looked more attentively, I saw several of the passengers dropping through the bridge, into the great tide that flowed underneath it ; and upon...
Side 172 - they are made members of Christ, children of God, and inheritors of the Kingdom of Heaven...
Side 1 - standing in the midst of the tide." " The bridge thou seest," said he, " is Human Life; consider it attentively." Upon a more leisurely survey of it, I found that it consisted of threescore and ten entire arches, with several broken arches, which, added to those that were entire, made up the number about a hundred.
Side 28 - Mirth is like a flash of lightning, that breaks through a gloom of clouds, and glitters for a moment ; cheerfulness keeps up a kind of day-light in the mind, and fills it with a steady and perpetual serenity.
Side 204 - Because they promise them both by their Sureties; which promise, when they come to age, themselves are bound to perform.
Side 212 - Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad : for who is able to judge this thy so great a people.
Side 212 - See, I have called by name Bezaleel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah : and I have filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, and in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship...
Side 2 - Some were looking up towards the heavens in a thoughtful posture, and in the midst of a speculation stumbled and fell out of sight. Multitudes were very busy in the pursuit of bubbles that glittered in their eyes, and danced before them ; but often when they thought themselves within the reach of them, their footing failed, and down they sunk.