A treatise on the conduct of God to the human species, and on the divine mission of Jesus ChristF.C. & J. Rivington, 1809 - 393 pages |
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... opinion , that the aim and intention of God with respect to man has a much stronger and more direct reference to his enjoyment of eternal than temporal happiness ; and we have equal rea- son to believe from man's present nature and ...
... opinion , that the aim and intention of God with respect to man has a much stronger and more direct reference to his enjoyment of eternal than temporal happiness ; and we have equal rea- son to believe from man's present nature and ...
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... opinion and this point settled be- tween us , I now proceed to the elucidation of my first proposition . : PROPOSITION I. In this proposition I shall endeavour to refute those plausible objec- tions which the rashness and ...
... opinion and this point settled be- tween us , I now proceed to the elucidation of my first proposition . : PROPOSITION I. In this proposition I shall endeavour to refute those plausible objec- tions which the rashness and ...
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... opinion , that human concerns are left to the guidance or decision of chance . Fifthly , Some men have asserted it to be beneath the majesty of God , and inconsist- ent either with his dignity or happiness , to interest himself in the ...
... opinion , that human concerns are left to the guidance or decision of chance . Fifthly , Some men have asserted it to be beneath the majesty of God , and inconsist- ent either with his dignity or happiness , to interest himself in the ...
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... opinions that have ever been promulgated to mankind , this is the most calculated not only to impair but to destroy faith , hope , and charity in the heart of man ; and is infinitely more derogatory to the honour of God's holy name ...
... opinions that have ever been promulgated to mankind , this is the most calculated not only to impair but to destroy faith , hope , and charity in the heart of man ; and is infinitely more derogatory to the honour of God's holy name ...
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... opinion of a melancholy madman , than that of an hum- ble , pious , cheerful divine , whose duty it is , to fix in his mind , from reflection and con- templation on the glories of God's creation , and especially from a candid and ...
... opinion of a melancholy madman , than that of an hum- ble , pious , cheerful divine , whose duty it is , to fix in his mind , from reflection and con- templation on the glories of God's creation , and especially from a candid and ...
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