Elements of Moral Philosophy and of Christian Ethics, Volume 2J. Duncan, 1826 |
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... virtuous conduct which his present circumstances , as well as his future prospects , pre- sent . This holds true of man , even when enjoying nothing more than the light of nature . For though his obligations are in proportion to his ...
... virtuous conduct which his present circumstances , as well as his future prospects , pre- sent . This holds true of man , even when enjoying nothing more than the light of nature . For though his obligations are in proportion to his ...
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... virtuous or vicious , are ratified by the established order of providence . We find in actual experience that conformity with the will of God , whether that is made known by the voice of conscience , or in any other way , is attended ...
... virtuous or vicious , are ratified by the established order of providence . We find in actual experience that conformity with the will of God , whether that is made known by the voice of conscience , or in any other way , is attended ...
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... virtuous , but by the marks of his displea- sure which the established order of his providence has affixed to all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men . To shew that all are , to some extent , blameable , having failed , and come ...
... virtuous , but by the marks of his displea- sure which the established order of his providence has affixed to all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men . To shew that all are , to some extent , blameable , having failed , and come ...
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... virtues of truth , integrity , and humanity ? Virtuous persons have , indeed , been punished of Moral Obligation . 15.
... virtues of truth , integrity , and humanity ? Virtuous persons have , indeed , been punished of Moral Obligation . 15.
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Daniel Dewar. humanity ? Virtuous persons have , indeed , been punished as evil - doers , and wicked men have been often rewarded ; but this was not only an inversion of the settled order of things , but done under the avowed assumption ...
Daniel Dewar. humanity ? Virtuous persons have , indeed , been punished as evil - doers , and wicked men have been often rewarded ; but this was not only an inversion of the settled order of things , but done under the avowed assumption ...
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