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... interest ; the other prompts us to consult that of our neighbour . Being formed for society and the delightful interchange of the duties of friendship , we derive pleasure , by the very constitution of our nature , independent of every ...
... interest ; the other prompts us to consult that of our neighbour . Being formed for society and the delightful interchange of the duties of friendship , we derive pleasure , by the very constitution of our nature , independent of every ...
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... interest by conciliating an opponent , ( in consequence of a good office opportunely done ) , and conferring an obligation on a stranger ? The solu- tion of such questions he leaves to those who are versed in the mean arts , and the ...
... interest by conciliating an opponent , ( in consequence of a good office opportunely done ) , and conferring an obligation on a stranger ? The solu- tion of such questions he leaves to those who are versed in the mean arts , and the ...
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... , ought to sacrifice all other affections to the public good . But , how often are mankind divided in their sentiments respecting the public good ? how often disputing in what consists the interest of the Ser . 2 . 23 ON BENEVOLENCE .
... , ought to sacrifice all other affections to the public good . But , how often are mankind divided in their sentiments respecting the public good ? how often disputing in what consists the interest of the Ser . 2 . 23 ON BENEVOLENCE .
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... interest of the community ? It also de- serves remark , that the person who is de- void of local and personal attachments , is generally destitute of universal benevo- lence . Such attachments seem almost in- separable from our frame ...
... interest of the community ? It also de- serves remark , that the person who is de- void of local and personal attachments , is generally destitute of universal benevo- lence . Such attachments seem almost in- separable from our frame ...
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... interests of society are , be- yond doubt , best advanced by every per- son performing the duties of the station in which Providence has placed him . * Men must act in domestic circles and small societies , though they may speculate on ...
... interests of society are , be- yond doubt , best advanced by every per- son performing the duties of the station in which Providence has placed him . * Men must act in domestic circles and small societies , though they may speculate on ...
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Page viii - And it came to pass the day after, that he went into a city called Nain; and many of his disciples went with him, and much people. Now when he came nigh to the gate of the city, behold, there was a dead man carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow: and much people of the city was with her. And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her, and said unto her, Weep not.
Page 8 - The Lord by wisdom hath founded the earth; by understanding hath he established the heavens. By his knowledge the depths are broken up, and the clouds drop down the dew.
Page v - Although affliction cometh not forth of the dust, neither doth trouble spring out of the ground ; Yet man is born unto trouble, as the sparks fly upward.
Page 68 - Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the LORD his God...
Page ix - And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified. He is not here: for He is risen, as He said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.
Page x - O that they were wise, that they understood this, that they would consider their latter end!
Page 109 - And all flesh died that moved upon the earth, both of fowl, and of cattle, and of beast, and of every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth, and every man. All in whose nostrils was the breath of life, of all that was in the dry land, died.
Page viii - Blessed is the man whom thou choosest, and causest to approach unto thee, that he may dwell in thy courts : we» shall be satisfied with the goodness of thy house, even of thy holy temple.
Page 65 - Whose dominion is an everlasting dominion, and his kingdom is from generation to generation. And all the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing ; and he doeth according to his will in the armies of heaven, and among the inhabitants of the earth...
Page 107 - Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.