Sacred Biography: Or, the History of the Patriarchs to which is Added the History of Deborah, Ruth & Hannah...M.E. Cross, 1837 - 596 pages |
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... means of the historical repre- sentation of the character and conduct of individuals , as opposed to the object of gene- ral history . Now the professed purpose of all history is , without fear or favour , without partiality or ...
... means of the historical repre- sentation of the character and conduct of individuals , as opposed to the object of gene- ral history . Now the professed purpose of all history is , without fear or favour , without partiality or ...
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... mean that fanciful delinea- is going on ; and must likewise speedily tion of character , with which the account close ... means the best men , who have made most noise in the world ; neither are those actions most deserving of praise ...
... mean that fanciful delinea- is going on ; and must likewise speedily tion of character , with which the account close ... means the best men , who have made most noise in the world ; neither are those actions most deserving of praise ...
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... means this globe was at first peopled , and continues to be filled with men . If there be a natural , and not illaudable propensity , in individuals , to dive into the pedigree of their families ; and in nations , to fix that of their ...
... means this globe was at first peopled , and continues to be filled with men . If there be a natural , and not illaudable propensity , in individuals , to dive into the pedigree of their families ; and in nations , to fix that of their ...
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... means of religious worship . " In process of time it came to pass , that Cain brought of the fruit of the ground an offering unto the Lord . And Abel he also brought of the firstlings of his flock , and of the fat thereof ; and the Lord ...
... means of religious worship . " In process of time it came to pass , that Cain brought of the fruit of the ground an offering unto the Lord . And Abel he also brought of the firstlings of his flock , and of the fat thereof ; and the Lord ...
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... means for bettering it ; to make the known will of God the only rule of con- duct ; never to reason and tamper with temptation ; but to repel or flee from it at once and to shun those as our worst ene- mies , who , on any occasion or ...
... means for bettering it ; to make the known will of God the only rule of con- duct ; never to reason and tamper with temptation ; but to repel or flee from it at once and to shun those as our worst ene- mies , who , on any occasion or ...
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