The Constitution of Man Considered in Relation to External ObjectsMarsh, Capen & Lyon, 1837 - 412 pages |
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... doctrine of moral necessity ; but I do affirm , that the moral government of God is by general laws , and that it is our bounden duty to study these laws , and , as far as we can , to turn them to account . " " If there be a super ...
... doctrine of moral necessity ; but I do affirm , that the moral government of God is by general laws , and that it is our bounden duty to study these laws , and , as far as we can , to turn them to account . " " If there be a super ...
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... his Principles of Geology , vol . i . ch . ix . controverts the doctrine of a progressive development of plants and ani- mals . new formations of land became covered with aquatic vegetables , 4 VIEW OF THE CONSTITUTION OF HUMAN NATURE ,
... his Principles of Geology , vol . i . ch . ix . controverts the doctrine of a progressive development of plants and ani- mals . new formations of land became covered with aquatic vegetables , 4 VIEW OF THE CONSTITUTION OF HUMAN NATURE ,
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... doctrine of the supremacy of the moral faculties , necessarily implied the practicability of a state of society founded on that principle , fell into the opposite error , and represented the world as deranged in all its parts ; as ...
... doctrine of the supremacy of the moral faculties , necessarily implied the practicability of a state of society founded on that principle , fell into the opposite error , and represented the world as deranged in all its parts ; as ...
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... doctrine which , so far as I have yet been able to discover , is the key to the true theory of the divine government of the world , but which has not hitherto been duly appreciated , -namely , the independent existence and operation of ...
... doctrine which , so far as I have yet been able to discover , is the key to the true theory of the divine government of the world , but which has not hitherto been duly appreciated , -namely , the independent existence and operation of ...
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... doctrine , viz . that there are institu- tions of the Creator which have suffering for their exclusive object , is clearly untenable ; for this would be ascribing malevolence to the Deity . As , however , the existence of pain is ...
... doctrine , viz . that there are institu- tions of the Creator which have suffering for their exclusive object , is clearly untenable ; for this would be ascribing malevolence to the Deity . As , however , the existence of pain is ...
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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...