Of the principles and duties of natural religion: 2 books, by John, bishop of Chester. To which is added, A sermon preached at his funerals by W. Lloyd |
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... appear unquestionable , and the deductions from them demonstra- ble : But now because that which is ne- ceffary to beget this certainty in the mind , namely , impartial Confideration is in a man's power , therefore the belief or dif ...
... appear unquestionable , and the deductions from them demonstra- ble : But now because that which is ne- ceffary to beget this certainty in the mind , namely , impartial Confideration is in a man's power , therefore the belief or dif ...
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... appears by the next claufe , For all men have not Faith . Suppofing Mankind to be endowed ( as all other things are ) with a natural princi- ple , whereby they are strongly inclined to feek their own prefervation and happi- nefs ; and ...
... appears by the next claufe , For all men have not Faith . Suppofing Mankind to be endowed ( as all other things are ) with a natural princi- ple , whereby they are strongly inclined to feek their own prefervation and happi- nefs ; and ...
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... appears to be most fafe and advantageous for their own intereft . Suppofe a man travel- ling upon the Road to meet with two doubtful ways , concerning neither of which he can have any the leaft probabi- lity to induce him to believe ...
... appears to be most fafe and advantageous for their own intereft . Suppofe a man travel- ling upon the Road to meet with two doubtful ways , concerning neither of which he can have any the leaft probabi- lity to induce him to believe ...
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... appear both from prefent experience , and the History of other Times and Places . And here I might cite abundance of the best Authors that are extant , concerning the truth of this in all other Ages and Na- tions . But for brevity's ...
... appear both from prefent experience , and the History of other Times and Places . And here I might cite abundance of the best Authors that are extant , concerning the truth of this in all other Ages and Na- tions . But for brevity's ...
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... appear , that this belief doth not proceed from any particular Infirmi- ty , or occafional prejudice in the judgment , because it hath been so conftant and uni- verfal amongst Mankind . And befides , there is not the least probability ...
... appear , that this belief doth not proceed from any particular Infirmi- ty , or occafional prejudice in the judgment , because it hath been so conftant and uni- verfal amongst Mankind . And befides , there is not the least probability ...
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Page 110 - As concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifice unto idols, we know that an idol is nothing in the world, and that there is none other God but one. For though there be that are called gods, whether in heaven or in earth, (as there be gods many, and lords many,) But to us there is but one God, the Father, of whom are all things, and we in him ; and one Lord Jesus Christ, by whom are all things, and we by him.
Page 148 - I blessed the most High, and I praised and honoured him that liveth for ever, whose dominion is an everlasting dominion, and his kingdom is from generation to generation. And all the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing : and he doeth according to his will in the army of heaven, and among the inhabitants of the earth : and none can stay his hand, or say unto him, What doest thou...
Page 252 - Surely it is meet to be said unto God, I have borne chastisement, I will not offend any more: That which I see not, teach thou me : if I have done iniquity, I will do no more.
Page 326 - And who is he that will harm you, if you be followers of that which is good...
Page 253 - But now, 0 LORD, thou art our father ; we are the clay, and thou our potter ; and we all are the work of thy hand.
Page 408 - Evidences which offer themfelves to every inquifitive mind, concerning the truth of the Principles of Religion in general, and concerning the Divine Authority of the H.
Page 407 - Evidence as is counted fufficient, either by all others, or by moft, or by the wifeft Men. If we fuppofe God to have made any Revelation of his Will to Mankind, can any Man...
Page 25 - ... men, as it did him, to be in love with it. In his writings he was judicious and plain, like one that valued not the circumstances so much as the substance : and he shewed it...
Page 95 - tis moft evident that he could not be fure of the contrary ; for this plain reafon, Becaufe no man can be fure of a pure Negative, namely, That fuch a thing is not...