The works of William Paley, Volume 2T. and J. Allman, 1823 |
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... parties feel an actual satisfaction in their superiority . Now the conclusion that follows from hence is this ; that the pleasures of ambition , which are supposed to be peculiar to high stations , are in reality common to all ...
... parties feel an actual satisfaction in their superiority . Now the conclusion that follows from hence is this ; that the pleasures of ambition , which are supposed to be peculiar to high stations , are in reality common to all ...
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... with which it is sought . An election for a disputed borough shall cost the parties twenty or thirty thousand pounds each , -to say nothing of the anxiety , humiliation , and fatigue , of the canvas 18 HUMAN HAPPINESS .
... with which it is sought . An election for a disputed borough shall cost the parties twenty or thirty thousand pounds each , -to say nothing of the anxiety , humiliation , and fatigue , of the canvas 18 HUMAN HAPPINESS .
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... parties , at the time of making the promise ; as where an assassin promises his employer to despatch his rival or his enemy ; a servant to betray his master ; a pimp to procure a mistress ; or a friend to give his assistance in a scheme ...
... parties , at the time of making the promise ; as where an assassin promises his employer to despatch his rival or his enemy ; a servant to betray his master ; a pimp to procure a mistress ; or a friend to give his assistance in a scheme ...
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... parties ; and this belief of his , is the precise circumstance which sets him free . The foundation of the rule is plainly this : a man is bound only to satisfy the expectation which he intended to excite ; whatever condition 74 PROMISES .
... parties ; and this belief of his , is the precise circumstance which sets him free . The foundation of the rule is plainly this : a man is bound only to satisfy the expectation which he intended to excite ; whatever condition 74 PROMISES .
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... parties are presumed to in- clude in their stipulation all the conditions which cus- tom has annexed to contracts of ... parties ought to do , and what a judge or arbitrator would award to be done , may be very different . What the ...
... parties are presumed to in- clude in their stipulation all the conditions which cus- tom has annexed to contracts of ... parties ought to do , and what a judge or arbitrator would award to be done , may be very different . What the ...
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Page 213 - I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; for kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.
Page 236 - Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do ye. Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come.
Page 133 - Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering ; forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any : even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.
Page 227 - And on the seventh day God ended his work which he had made; and he rested on the seventh day from all his work which he had made. And God blessed the seventh day, and sanctified it: because that in it he had rested from all his work which God created and made.
Page 85 - Servants, be obedient to them that are your masters according to the flesh...
Page 202 - LOOKING UNTO JESUS THE AUTHOR AND FINISHER OF OUR FAITH ; WHO FOR THE JOY THAT WAS SET BEFORE HIM ENDURED THE CROSS, DESPISING THE SHAME, AND IS SET DOWN AT THE RIGHT HAND OF THE THRONE OF GOD. FOR CONSIDER HIM THAT ENDURED SUCH CONTRADICTION OF SINNERS AGAINST HIMSELF, LEST YE BE WEARIED AND FAINT IN YOUR MINDS.
Page 228 - And Moses said, Eat that to-day ; for to-day is a sabbath unto the Lord : to-day ye shall not find it in the field. Six days ye shall gather it; but on the seventh day, which is the Sabbath, in it there shall be none.
Page 160 - So then if, while her husband liveth, she be married to another man, she shall be called an adulteress : but if her husband be dead, she is free from that law ; so that she is no adulteress, though she be married to another man.
Page 269 - ... for he is the minister of God- to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid ; for he beareth not the sword in vain : for he is the minister o of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.
Page 275 - Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme; Or unto governors, as unto them that are sent by him for the punishment of evil-doers, and for the praise of them that do well. For so is the will of God, that with well-doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men: As free, and not using your liberty for a cloak of maliciousness, but as the servants of God.