Essays on Some of the First Principles of Metaphysicks, Ethicks, and Theology |
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... respect to several parts of this very im- portant subject . Failing of success in this way , he determined to lay aside reading authors , except occasionally , and make an attempt by an exertion of his own powers , to arrange his ...
... respect to several parts of this very im- portant subject . Failing of success in this way , he determined to lay aside reading authors , except occasionally , and make an attempt by an exertion of his own powers , to arrange his ...
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... respecting our visible conduct , and with the word of Jehovah . Again . Ás every science is founded on what may be justly term- ed first principles , so this is especially true with respect to the science of theology . And no person can ...
... respecting our visible conduct , and with the word of Jehovah . Again . Ás every science is founded on what may be justly term- ed first principles , so this is especially true with respect to the science of theology . And no person can ...
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... respect to operations of the mind . If certain qualities are found to belong to a number of individual existences , they are classed together , and de- nominated by some general name . For instance : We find many individuals are endued ...
... respect to operations of the mind . If certain qualities are found to belong to a number of individual existences , they are classed together , and de- nominated by some general name . For instance : We find many individuals are endued ...
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... darkness , confusion and uncertainty respecting the leading , and fundamental doctrines of the gospel . These observations are sufficient to show , and impress on every mind , the importance of commencing the study of theology 8.
... darkness , confusion and uncertainty respecting the leading , and fundamental doctrines of the gospel . These observations are sufficient to show , and impress on every mind , the importance of commencing the study of theology 8.
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... respect the mind , moral agency , liberty , necessity , and worthiness of praise and blame . Must we remain ig ... respects , he will feel himself repaid for all his trouble and labor . The author has nothing to say in defence of his ...
... respect the mind , moral agency , liberty , necessity , and worthiness of praise and blame . Must we remain ig ... respects , he will feel himself repaid for all his trouble and labor . The author has nothing to say in defence of his ...
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Page 208 - Ye men of Israel, hear these words : Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you by miracles and wonders and signs, which God did by him in the midst of you, as ye yourselves also know: Him, being delivered by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, ye have taken, and by wicked hands have crucified and slain...
Page 2 - BBOWN, of the said district, hath deposited in this office the title of a book, the right whereof he claims as author, in the words following, to wit : " Sertorius : or, the Roman Patriot.
Page 18 - A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good ; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil : for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh.
Page 18 - The good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good ; and the evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth that which is evil : for out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh.
Page 38 - ... and what we ought to do and what we ought not to do, whoever came into the world without having an innate idea of them?
Page 386 - Then saith he unto me, See thou do it not : for I am thy fellow servant, and of thy brethren the prophets, and of them which keep the sayings of this book: worship God.
Page 224 - Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly are ravening wolves. By their fruits ye shall know them. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles ? Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but the corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit. A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit.
Page 190 - Nay, but O man, who art thou that repliest against God ? Shall the thing formed say to him that formed it, Why hast thou made me thus...
Page 309 - no man shall see the Lord." Qualified, however, in our faculties, to know and serve God ; with the volume of inspiration before us ; surrounded, on every side, by an...
Page 226 - If a man look on a woman, to lust after her, he hath committed. adultery with her already in his heart.