The Works of the Late Reverend Mr. Robert Riccaltoun, Minister of the Gospel at Hobkirk, Volume 1A. Murray & J. Cochran, 1771 |
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... raised to a capacity of believing it , by an analogous power put forth as occafion required in the govern- ment of the world . But when mens minds are thus prepared , many things caft up which would have been overlooked ; and almost ...
... raised to a capacity of believing it , by an analogous power put forth as occafion required in the govern- ment of the world . But when mens minds are thus prepared , many things caft up which would have been overlooked ; and almost ...
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... raised at first , they must be con- tinually fupported , by almighty power ; which , perhaps , is that very myfterious thing , fo commonly talked of , but fo lit- tle understood , under the names of being , life , substance , & c . And ...
... raised at first , they must be con- tinually fupported , by almighty power ; which , perhaps , is that very myfterious thing , fo commonly talked of , but fo lit- tle understood , under the names of being , life , substance , & c . And ...
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... ; by whofe power they fubfift , and in whom their whole fund of pleasure lics . Next come to be confidered fuch things as contribute toward the improvement of D 2 the 1 W the creature , and raising it as high and PERFECTION . 27.
... ; by whofe power they fubfift , and in whom their whole fund of pleasure lics . Next come to be confidered fuch things as contribute toward the improvement of D 2 the 1 W the creature , and raising it as high and PERFECTION . 27.
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Robert Riccaltoun. 1 W the creature , and raising it as high toward perfection as its particular conftitution will admit of ; and thereby enlarging its capa- city , fo as it may , with ease and pleasure , take in the best and most ...
Robert Riccaltoun. 1 W the creature , and raising it as high toward perfection as its particular conftitution will admit of ; and thereby enlarging its capa- city , fo as it may , with ease and pleasure , take in the best and most ...
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... raised , which the greatest strength of mind cannot refrain , that hurry the best reafoner into a course of action which oc- cafions the quickest and most lasting re- morse , it cannot be doubted , that they are more owing to the ...
... raised , which the greatest strength of mind cannot refrain , that hurry the best reafoner into a course of action which oc- cafions the quickest and most lasting re- morse , it cannot be doubted , that they are more owing to the ...
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