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... tion , it is neceffary that our perceptions of right and wrong be alfo uniform : to produce fuch uniformity , a standard of morals is indifpenfable . Nature has pro- vided us with that ftandard , which is dai- ly apply'd by courts of ...
... tion , it is neceffary that our perceptions of right and wrong be alfo uniform : to produce fuch uniformity , a standard of morals is indifpenfable . Nature has pro- vided us with that ftandard , which is dai- ly apply'd by courts of ...
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... tion : how agreeable to him would have been the discovery , that they are founded upon intuitive perception , ftill more con- vincing and authoritative ! By one branch of the moral fenfe , we are are taught what we ought to do , and ...
... tion : how agreeable to him would have been the discovery , that they are founded upon intuitive perception , ftill more con- vincing and authoritative ! By one branch of the moral fenfe , we are are taught what we ought to do , and ...
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... tion . Hence the laws , Do not steal ; De- fraud not others ; Do not kill nor wound ; Be not guilty of defamation . A man may be hurt internally , by an action that oc- cafions to him diftrefs of mind , or by be- ing impreffed with ...
... tion . Hence the laws , Do not steal ; De- fraud not others ; Do not kill nor wound ; Be not guilty of defamation . A man may be hurt internally , by an action that oc- cafions to him diftrefs of mind , or by be- ing impreffed with ...
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... tion of mutual trust and fidelity in the matrimonial state . It is clear beyond all doubt , fays a reputable writer , that no man is permitted to violate his faith ; and that the man is unjust and barbarous who deprives his wife of the ...
... tion of mutual trust and fidelity in the matrimonial state . It is clear beyond all doubt , fays a reputable writer , that no man is permitted to violate his faith ; and that the man is unjust and barbarous who deprives his wife of the ...
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... tion of harming others is an easy task ; and upon that account is made univerfal . Our active duties are very different : man is circumfcribed both in capacity and power : he cannot do good but in a flow fucceffion ; and therefore it is ...
... tion of harming others is an easy task ; and upon that account is made univerfal . Our active duties are very different : man is circumfcribed both in capacity and power : he cannot do good but in a flow fucceffion ; and therefore it is ...
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Side 404 - For one believeth that he may eat all things: another, who is weak, eateth herbs. Let not him that eateth despise him that eateth not; and let not him which eateth not judge him that eateth: for God hath received him.
Side 294 - Wherewith shall I come before the Lord, And bow myself before the high God? Shall I come before him with burnt-offerings, With calves of a year old ? Will the Lord be pleased with thousands of rams, Or with ten thousands of rivers of oil ? Shall I give my first-born for my transgression, The fruit of my body for the sin of my soul...
Side 394 - Is not this the fast that I have chosen ? to loose the bands of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free, and that ye break every yoke ? Is it not to deal thy bread to the hungry, and that thou bring the poor which are cast out to thy house ? when thou seest the naked, that thou cover him ; and that thou hide not thyself from thine own flesh...
Side 181 - And Abimelech called Isaac, and said, Behold, of a surety she is thy wife : and how saidst thou, She is my sister? And Isaac said unto him, Because I said, Lest I die for her.
Side 405 - Let us, therefore, follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another.
Side 405 - And when his disciples James and John saw this, they said, Lord, wilt thou that we command fire to come down from heaven, and consume them, even as Elias did? But he turned, and rebuked them, and said, Ye know not what manner of spirit ye are of. For the Son of man is not come to destroy men's lives, but to save them.
Side 337 - At the end of all this ceremonial a number of unmarried ladies appeared, who, with particular solemnity, lifted the meat off the, table, and conveyed it into the queen's inner and more private chamber, where, after she had chosen for herself, the rest goes to the ladies of the court.
Side 402 - And Abraham arose and met him, and said unto him, Turn in, I pray thee, and wash thy feet, and tarry all night, and thou shalt arise early in the morning, and go on thy way.
Side 406 - Samaria, becaufe he was travelling to Jerufalem, his difciples James and John faid, " Lord, wilt " thou that we command fire to come " down from heaven, and confume them, « even as Elias did ?" But he rebuked (a) Epiftle of Paul to the Romans. chap. 143 G 2 them, them, and faid, " The Son of man is not " come to deftroy men's lives, but to
Side 394 - Behold ye fast for strife and debate, and to smite with the fist of wickedness; ye shall not fast as ye do this day, to make your voice to be heard on high.