The Works of William Paley: With a Life of the Author, Volume 2Thomas Tegg, 1825 |
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... venerable , commands respect by a title which no virtuous mind will dispute ; which no mind sensible of the importance of these studies to the supreme concernments of 1 mankind will not rejoice to see acknowledged . Whatever BOOK.
... venerable , commands respect by a title which no virtuous mind will dispute ; which no mind sensible of the importance of these studies to the supreme concernments of 1 mankind will not rejoice to see acknowledged . Whatever BOOK.
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... importance , pro- ductive of perpetual engagement and activity , and of which the pursuit ( which can be said of no pursuit besides ) lasts him to his life's end . Yet even he must have many ends , besides the far end ; but then they ...
... importance , pro- ductive of perpetual engagement and activity , and of which the pursuit ( which can be said of no pursuit besides ) lasts him to his life's end . Yet even he must have many ends , besides the far end ; but then they ...
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... importance , and which is evil . And the same of the other two instances , and of a million more which might be mentioned . But as this solution supposes that the moral govern- ment of the world must proceed by general rules , it ...
... importance , and which is evil . And the same of the other two instances , and of a million more which might be mentioned . But as this solution supposes that the moral govern- ment of the world must proceed by general rules , it ...
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... importance of these opposite consequences , re- sides the doubt concerning the obligation of such promises . same . This There are other cases which are plainer ; as where a magistrate confines a disturber of the public peace in gaol ...
... importance of these opposite consequences , re- sides the doubt concerning the obligation of such promises . same . This There are other cases which are plainer ; as where a magistrate confines a disturber of the public peace in gaol ...
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... importance to the general interest of religion . For the whole revenue of the national church may properly enough be con- sidered as a common fund for the support of the na- tional religion ; and if a clergyman be serving the cause of ...
... importance to the general interest of religion . For the whole revenue of the national church may properly enough be con- sidered as a common fund for the support of the na- tional religion ; and if a clergyman be serving the cause of ...
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Page 239 - 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 255 - 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 148 - If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food, and one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be ye warmed and filled ; notwithstanding ye give them not those things which are needful to the body; what doth it profit?
Page 177 - This they said, tempting him that they might have to accuse him. But Jesus stooped down, and with his finger wrote on the ground as though he heard them not. So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.
Page 301 - ... 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 of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil. Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.
Page 57 - And the fear of you and the dread of you shall be upon every beast of the earth, and upon every fowl of the air, upon all that moveth upon the earth, and upon all the fishes of the sea; into your hand are they delivered.
Page 264 - Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut, where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you.
Page 141 - And inasmuch as ye have done it to one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me...
Page 158 - But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also. And if any man will sue thee at the law, and take away thy coat, let him have thy cloak also. And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain.
Page 112 - Again, ye have heard that it hath been said by them of old time, Thou shalt not forswear thyself, but shalt perform unto the Lord thine oaths: But I say unto you, Swear not at all...