The Works of Thomas Chalmers, Volumes 20-21W. Collins, 1836 |
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Page 34
... benevolence as we may , benevolence itself will ever abide a stable cate- gory in the ethical system , and maintain its own place as the highest of the virtues . The great use of wealth is to do good with it ; and though in the spirit ...
... benevolence as we may , benevolence itself will ever abide a stable cate- gory in the ethical system , and maintain its own place as the highest of the virtues . The great use of wealth is to do good with it ; and though in the spirit ...
Page 58
... benevolence , than we should be called upon to give for the relief of all the indigence that is within its borders . 13. It is of the utmost practical importance , how- ever - essential indeed to the maintenance of his ascendancy for ...
... benevolence , than we should be called upon to give for the relief of all the indigence that is within its borders . 13. It is of the utmost practical importance , how- ever - essential indeed to the maintenance of his ascendancy for ...
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... benevolence which considers as well as compassionates , which times and suits its ministrations to the fully ascertained exigences of each distinct case , which remonstrates and refuses when it judges this best for the well - being of ...
... benevolence which considers as well as compassionates , which times and suits its ministrations to the fully ascertained exigences of each distinct case , which remonstrates and refuses when it judges this best for the well - being of ...
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