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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... likewise by jeers and fcoffs endeavour to render these vitious Deities contemptible , and to deride them out of the world . And for this were they by the foolish fuperftitious multitude counted Atheists , which was the case of ...
... likewise by jeers and fcoffs endeavour to render these vitious Deities contemptible , and to deride them out of the world . And for this were they by the foolish fuperftitious multitude counted Atheists , which was the case of ...
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... likewise be made evident by Reason , That a Plurality of Gods is not only unnecessary , and therefore im- probable ; but that it is fuch a fuppofition as doth imply in it many inconfiftencies , and therefore is impoffible . 1. ' Tis ...
... likewise be made evident by Reason , That a Plurality of Gods is not only unnecessary , and therefore im- probable ; but that it is fuch a fuppofition as doth imply in it many inconfiftencies , and therefore is impoffible . 1. ' Tis ...
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... likewise intensivè , as it fees every single object with a moft perfect infallible view . He doth not only understand all particu- lars ; but he knows every particular fo exactly , as if he were wholly taken up and intent in his ...
... likewise intensivè , as it fees every single object with a moft perfect infallible view . He doth not only understand all particu- lars ; but he knows every particular fo exactly , as if he were wholly taken up and intent in his ...
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... likewise every Nat . Quaft . particular business . Seneca fpeaking of lib . 1.Praf.fuch as denied particular Providence , hath this remarkable paffage ; Sunt qui putant , & c . " There are fome who think so well " of " of their own ...
... likewise every Nat . Quaft . particular business . Seneca fpeaking of lib . 1.Praf.fuch as denied particular Providence , hath this remarkable paffage ; Sunt qui putant , & c . " There are fome who think so well " of " of their own ...
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... likewise threefold : 1. His Power or Omnipotence . 2. His Dominion or right to govern us in this life . 3. His Diftributing of future Rewards and Punishments after this life , 1. By the Power or Omnipotence of God is meant , an ability ...
... likewise threefold : 1. His Power or Omnipotence . 2. His Dominion or right to govern us in this life . 3. His Diftributing of future Rewards and Punishments after this life , 1. By the Power or Omnipotence of God is meant , an ability ...
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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...