The Works of Thomas Chalmers, Volumes 20-21W. Collins, 1836 |
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Page 273
... become a pauper , which forms the mighty barrier against the extension of pauperism . A man , by becoming the member of a benevolent association , puts himself into the situation of a giver . He stands at a greater distance than before ...
... become a pauper , which forms the mighty barrier against the extension of pauperism . A man , by becoming the member of a benevolent association , puts himself into the situation of a giver . He stands at a greater distance than before ...
Page 327
... become completely severed . There is no place left for the exercise of his benevo- lence . Being obliged to give , he does it with reluctance ; and thus is the highest principle of charitable action , Christian love , exposed to great ...
... become completely severed . There is no place left for the exercise of his benevo- lence . Being obliged to give , he does it with reluctance ; and thus is the highest principle of charitable action , Christian love , exposed to great ...
Page 334
... become an angry firebrand , for light- ing up the most vindictive passions and the fiercest jealousies of our nature ... becoming a endicant is one of unmixed degradation , and the self - respect inspired by education stands directly and ...
... become an angry firebrand , for light- ing up the most vindictive passions and the fiercest jealousies of our nature ... becoming a endicant is one of unmixed degradation , and the self - respect inspired by education stands directly and ...
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