The Philosophy of a Future StateG. & C. & H. Carvill, 1829 - 308 pages |
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... various examples , 33 , 34. Desire of posthu- mous fame , 35. Desire of immortality most ardent in cultivated minds , 36. Force of the argument derived from these facts , 37. Fears and apprehensions in regard to futurity , 38. Doctrine ...
... various examples , 33 , 34. Desire of posthu- mous fame , 35. Desire of immortality most ardent in cultivated minds , 36. Force of the argument derived from these facts , 37. Fears and apprehensions in regard to futurity , 38. Doctrine ...
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... various tribes which inhabit the continent of Africa , in so far as we are acquainted with their religious opinions , appear to recognise the doctrine of a future state . " I was lately discoursing on this subject , " says Mr. Addison ...
... various tribes which inhabit the continent of Africa , in so far as we are acquainted with their religious opinions , appear to recognise the doctrine of a future state . " I was lately discoursing on this subject , " says Mr. Addison ...
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... various objects which surround him . His sense of vision , in particular , appears to take in a wider range of objects , than that of any other sensitive being . While some of the lower animals have their vision circumscribed within a ...
... various objects which surround him . His sense of vision , in particular , appears to take in a wider range of objects , than that of any other sensitive being . While some of the lower animals have their vision circumscribed within a ...
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... various phenomena of its moons ; the variety of landscapes which diversify its surface , and the celestial scenery which its firmament displays , were it to mingle with its inhabitants , to learn the laws by which their social ...
... various phenomena of its moons ; the variety of landscapes which diversify its surface , and the celestial scenery which its firmament displays , were it to mingle with its inhabitants , to learn the laws by which their social ...
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... various machinery , must he not be strangely puzzled about the use of his compli cated structure , and reckon such a profusion of art and admirable workmanship lost on the subject : or reason by way of anticipation , that a creature ...
... various machinery , must he not be strangely puzzled about the use of his compli cated structure , and reckon such a profusion of art and admirable workmanship lost on the subject : or reason by way of anticipation , that a creature ...
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Page 198 - There is one glory of the sun, and another glory of the moon, and another glory of the stars : For one star differeth from another star in glory. So also is the resurrection of the dead.
Page 129 - In my Father's house are many mansions : if it were not so I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And I will come again, and receive you to myself, that where I am there you may be also.
Page 152 - The glory of the Lord shall endure for ever: the Lord shall rejoice in his works.
Page 265 - He overthroweth the words of the transgressor. anb ||Y son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee ; so that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding ; yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding ; if thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures ; then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of GOD.
Page 127 - Draw not nigh hither: put off thy shoes from off thy feet, for the place whereon thou standest is holy ground. Moreover he said, I am the God of thy father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.
Page 35 - Hope springs eternal in the human breast: Man never is, but always to be blest. The soul, uneasy and confined, from home, Rests and expatiates in a life to come.
Page 30 - Lo, the poor Indian! Whose untutored mind Sees God in clouds, or hears Him in the wind; His soul, proud science never taught to stray Far as the solar walk, or milky way...
Page 126 - Rejoice, O young man in thy youth ; and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth, and walk in the ways of thine heart, and in the sight of thine eyes ; but know thou, that for all these things God will bring thee into judgment.
Page 152 - His seed also will I make to endure for ever, And his throne as the days of heaven.
Page 152 - Praise him, ye heavens of heavens, and ye waters that be above the heavens. Let them praise the name of the LORD: for he commanded, and they were created.