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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... fuppofe he should dig up a large ftone , of the fhape of an ancient Tomb - ftone , with a diftinct In- fcription upon it , of the name and quali- ty of fome perfon said to be buried un- der it . Can any rational man doubt , whe- ther ...
... fuppofe he should dig up a large ftone , of the fhape of an ancient Tomb - ftone , with a diftinct In- fcription upon it , of the name and quali- ty of fome perfon said to be buried un- der it . Can any rational man doubt , whe- ther ...
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... fuppofe these Aftrologers to reckon from the first day of the Creation , and to begin with the most noble Planet the Sun ; then the Seventh day will be Saturday , or the Jew- ifh Sabbath : Or ( which is more proba- ble ) if we fuppofe ...
... fuppofe these Aftrologers to reckon from the first day of the Creation , and to begin with the most noble Planet the Sun ; then the Seventh day will be Saturday , or the Jew- ifh Sabbath : Or ( which is more proba- ble ) if we fuppofe ...
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... fuppofe but the addition of one man for every thousand years , yet long before this time there fhould have been a far greater number than there could be fands in the earth , though the whole Globe were made up of nothing else . If it be ...
... fuppofe but the addition of one man for every thousand years , yet long before this time there fhould have been a far greater number than there could be fands in the earth , though the whole Globe were made up of nothing else . If it be ...
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... fuppofe both Mats ter and Motion to be Eternal , yet is it not in the least credible , that infenfible Mat ter could be the Author of all thofe ex- cellent Contrivances which we behold in G 2 thefe these natural things . If any one ...
... fuppofe both Mats ter and Motion to be Eternal , yet is it not in the least credible , that infenfible Mat ter could be the Author of all thofe ex- cellent Contrivances which we behold in G 2 thefe these natural things . If any one ...
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... fuppofe , what I am now proving , namely , a Wife and Omnipotent Providence , It must needs appear highly reasonable , that it should be left to his Infi- nite Wifdom and Power , to make what re- ferved cafes he pleafes , from the ...
... fuppofe , what I am now proving , namely , a Wife and Omnipotent Providence , It must needs appear highly reasonable , that it should be left to his Infi- nite Wifdom and Power , to make what re- ferved cafes he pleafes , from the ...
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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...