The Constitution of Man Considered in Relation to External ObjectsMarsh, Capen & Lyon, 1837 - 412 pages |
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... abuse of it , by carrying it to excess , or by conducting it in opposition to the moral , intellectual , or physical laws , is punished with pain . The earth is endowed with the capability of producing an ample supply for all our wants ...
... abuse of it , by carrying it to excess , or by conducting it in opposition to the moral , intellectual , or physical laws , is punished with pain . The earth is endowed with the capability of producing an ample supply for all our wants ...
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... abuse . Their manifes- tations are right only when directed by enlightened in- tellect and moral sentiment . The faculties may be considered as acting in a variety of ways : First , The lower propensities may be viewed as acting by ...
... abuse . Their manifes- tations are right only when directed by enlightened in- tellect and moral sentiment . The faculties may be considered as acting in a variety of ways : First , The lower propensities may be viewed as acting by ...
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... abuse of them which would prove injuri- ous to himself or his fellow men . Let us trace , then , the effect which these principles would produce in ordinary life . Suppose a friendship formed by such an individual : one of his ...
... abuse of them which would prove injuri- ous to himself or his fellow men . Let us trace , then , the effect which these principles would produce in ordinary life . Suppose a friendship formed by such an individual : one of his ...
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... abuse , and leaving the intellect to direct each to its proper objects , and to regulate its degrees of indulgence . And the ques- tion occurs , Which of these modes would be most condu- cive to enjoyment ? The general opinion will be ...
... abuse , and leaving the intellect to direct each to its proper objects , and to regulate its degrees of indulgence . And the ques- tion occurs , Which of these modes would be most condu- cive to enjoyment ? The general opinion will be ...
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... their legitimate use , and to avoid every approximation to abuse of them . The distinctions of country and education are broken down by unity of principle ; the chilling restraints of 9 THE PRACTICAL ARRANGEMENTS OF LIFE . 97.
... their legitimate use , and to avoid every approximation to abuse of them . The distinctions of country and education are broken down by unity of principle ; the chilling restraints of 9 THE PRACTICAL ARRANGEMENTS OF LIFE . 97.
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Page 355 - For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge; that, if one died for all, then were all dead; and that he died for all, that they which live, should not henceforth live unto themselves; but unto him who died for them and rose again.
Page 359 - Whosoever therefore shall be ashamed of me and of my words, in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him also shall the son of man be ashamed, when he cometh in the glory of his Father with the holy angels.
Page 363 - He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witness in himself: he that believeth not God hath made him a liar; because he believeth not the record that God gave of his Son.
Page 357 - Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds. For riches are not for ever: and doth the crown endure to every generation ? The hay appeareth, and the tender grass sheweth itself, and herbs of the mountains are gathered.
Page 376 - If thou sinnest, what doest thou against him? Or if thy transgressions be multiplied, what doest thou unto him? If thou be righteous, what givest thou him ? Or what receiveth he of thine hand? Thy wickedness may hurt a man as thou art; And thy righteousness may profit the son of man.
Page 359 - Therefore when thou doest thine alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.
Page 371 - For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh) dwelleth no good thing: for to will is present with me; but how to perform that which is good I find not.
Page 376 - So likewise ye, when ye shall have done all those things which are commanded you, say, We are unprofitable servants : we have done that which was our duty to do.
Page 371 - For the good that I would, I do not: but the evil which I would not, that I do.
Page 147 - I cannot forbear to flatter myself, that prudence and benevolence will make marriage happy. The general folly of mankind is the cause of general complaint. What can be expected but disappointment and repentance...