The Works of Thomas Chalmers, Volume 2M. Sherman, 1829 |
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... virtues of truth and of justice , only heightens our attachment the more , that he possesses goodness , and tenderness , and benignity along with them . Now , we would have you to advert to one capital distinction , between the former ...
... virtues of truth and of justice , only heightens our attachment the more , that he possesses goodness , and tenderness , and benignity along with them . Now , we would have you to advert to one capital distinction , between the former ...
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... virtues which adorn him , changes its moral character altogether , if it be a love to him , solely on account of the benefit which I derive from the exercise of these virtues . I should love compassion on its own account , as well as on ...
... virtues which adorn him , changes its moral character altogether , if it be a love to him , solely on account of the benefit which I derive from the exercise of these virtues . I should love compassion on its own account , as well as on ...
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... virtue in another , towards the object of my personal benefit , operates in enhancing both the sensation which it imparts to my heart , and the estimate which I form of it ? What is the peculiar quality communicated to my admiration of ...
... virtue in another , towards the object of my personal benefit , operates in enhancing both the sensation which it imparts to my heart , and the estimate which I form of it ? What is the peculiar quality communicated to my admiration of ...
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... virtue of which I have been the ob- jcct , may , at the same time , have its room and its residence within my bosom . I may love goodness more than ever , on its own account , since it has taken its specific way to my habita- tion , and ...
... virtue of which I have been the ob- jcct , may , at the same time , have its room and its residence within my bosom . I may love goodness more than ever , on its own account , since it has taken its specific way to my habita- tion , and ...
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... virtues , let us farther observe , that the term love , when applied to sentient being , considered as the object of it , may de- note an affection , different in the principle of its excitement , from any that we have been yet ...
... virtues , let us farther observe , that the term love , when applied to sentient being , considered as the object of it , may de- note an affection , different in the principle of its excitement , from any that we have been yet ...
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Page 100 - They that turn many to righteousness, shall shine as the stars for ever and ever.
Page 125 - If I have made gold my hope, or have said to the fine gold, Thou art my confidence ; If I rejoiced because my wealth was great, and because my hand had gotten much; If I beheld the sun when it shined, or the moon walking in brightness...
Page 77 - Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report ; if there be any virtue, if there be any praise, think on these things.
Page 3 - And if ye lend to them of whom ye hope to receive, what thank have ye? for sinners also lend to sinners, to receive as much again.
Page 4 - Let no man deceive you with vain words : for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience.
Page 52 - He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much.
Page 136 - Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us all things richly to enjoy ; that they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate ; laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.
Page 107 - Wherefore, if meat make my brother to offend, I will eat no ^ flesh while the world standeth, * lest I make my brother to offend.
Page 4 - Then said he unto the disciples, It is impossible but that offences will come : but woe unto him through whom they come ! It were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he cast into the sea, than that he should offend one of these little ones.