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Page 277
... desire of our own happiness , as one part of our nature , and one principle of action ; and the particular affections towards par- ticular external objects , as another part of our nature , and another principle of action . How much ...
... desire of our own happiness , as one part of our nature , and one principle of action ; and the particular affections towards par- ticular external objects , as another part of our nature , and another principle of action . How much ...
Page 280
... desire of and delight in the esteem of another ? They are both equally desire of and delight in somewhat external to ouselves ; either both or neither are so . The object of self - love is expressed in the term self ; and every appetite ...
... desire of and delight in the esteem of another ? They are both equally desire of and delight in somewhat external to ouselves ; either both or neither are so . The object of self - love is expressed in the term self ; and every appetite ...
Page 394
... desires , and not his desires him , and sticks not fast by the way , ( for that contentment is repentance , ) but ... desire to file off his fetters , and help him out of prison . A NOBLE AND RETIRED HOUSEKEEPER Is one whose bounty is ...
... desires , and not his desires him , and sticks not fast by the way , ( for that contentment is repentance , ) but ... desire to file off his fetters , and help him out of prison . A NOBLE AND RETIRED HOUSEKEEPER Is one whose bounty is ...
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DAY SUBJECT 119 Of Improving by good Examples | 5 |
Primitive Christians | 9 |
Summer | 14 |
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