The Works of Thomas Chalmers, Volume 1W. Collins, 1836 |
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Page ix
... former scheme of Theology ; but which in the latter scheme would be postponed for their more scien- tific treatment to that stage , when , leaving the first principles of their discipleship , the aspirants after larger views and more ...
... former scheme of Theology ; but which in the latter scheme would be postponed for their more scien- tific treatment to that stage , when , leaving the first principles of their discipleship , the aspirants after larger views and more ...
Page 306
... former , any more than from the eternal truths of geometry , that we can demonstrate the existence or attributes of God - but from the latter , as be- longing to the facts of a creation emanating from His will , and therefore bearing ...
... former , any more than from the eternal truths of geometry , that we can demonstrate the existence or attributes of God - but from the latter , as be- longing to the facts of a creation emanating from His will , and therefore bearing ...
Page 369
... former affections bear supreme rule in the heart , they would brighten and tranquillize the whole of human existence - whereas , had the latter the entire and practical ascendancy , they would distemper the whole man , and make him as ...
... former affections bear supreme rule in the heart , they would brighten and tranquillize the whole of human existence - whereas , had the latter the entire and practical ascendancy , they would distemper the whole man , and make him as ...
Contents
PRELIMINARY VIEWS | 17 |
Of the Metaphysics which have been resorted | 99 |
MR HUMES OBJECTION TO THE A POSTERIORI | 121 |
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