The Works of the Rev. Robert Hall, A. M.J. & J. Harper, 1832 |
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... means by which its happiness may be secured ; civil government is altogether an affair of the present state , and is no more than a provision of human skill , designed to ensure freedom and tranquillity during our continuance on this ...
... means by which its happiness may be secured ; civil government is altogether an affair of the present state , and is no more than a provision of human skill , designed to ensure freedom and tranquillity during our continuance on this ...
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... means which may be employed , and the particular contrivances that may be fallen upon to accomplish those objects . For example , in vindicating the revolution in France , two distinct methods may be pursued with equal propriety and ...
... means which may be employed , and the particular contrivances that may be fallen upon to accomplish those objects . For example , in vindicating the revolution in France , two distinct methods may be pursued with equal propriety and ...
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... means they are to furnish themselves for such extraordinary under- takings , he will learn it is not by political investigation or inquiry this profound skill is to be attained , but by a studied inattention and neglect , of which this ...
... means they are to furnish themselves for such extraordinary under- takings , he will learn it is not by political investigation or inquiry this profound skill is to be attained , but by a studied inattention and neglect , of which this ...
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... mean- ing . Perhaps he means to confine the phrase of God's plan of govern- ment to that portion of human agency which is consistent with the divine will and promises , as he says , an increase of happiness to man- kind . If this should ...
... mean- ing . Perhaps he means to confine the phrase of God's plan of govern- ment to that portion of human agency which is consistent with the divine will and promises , as he says , an increase of happiness to man- kind . If this should ...
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... means to confute , if it had been only to save himself the trouble and disgrace of this publication . concern . be this as it may , I think it will be readily admitted , that the rhythm and harmony of the passage in prose are decidedly ...
... means to confute , if it had been only to save himself the trouble and disgrace of this publication . concern . be this as it may , I think it will be readily admitted , that the rhythm and harmony of the passage in prose are decidedly ...
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Page 28 - I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; for kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.
Page 477 - Wherefore I take you to record this day, that I am pure from the blood of all men. For I have not shunned to declare unto you all the counsel of God.
Page 168 - ... hath made of one blood all nations of men to dwell on all the face of the earth...
Page 26 - ... for he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid ; for he beareth not the sword in vain. For he is a minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.
Page 426 - Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! It is like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down upon the beard, even Aaron's beard: that went down to the skirts of his garments; As the dew of Hermon, and as the dew that descended upon the mountains of Zion: for there the Lord commanded the blessing, even life for evermore.
Page 394 - Yea, I think it meet, as long as I am in this tabernacle, to stir you up by putting you in remembrance; knowing that shortly I must put off this my tabernacle, even as our Lord Jesus Christ hath shewed me.
Page 377 - But let us, who are of the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love ; and for an helmet, the hope of salvation.
Page 220 - Now this I say, that every one of you saith, I am of Paul ; and I of Apollos ; and I of Cephas ; and I of Christ. 13 Is Christ divided? was Paul crucified for you ? or were ye baptized in the name of Paul?
Page 475 - I charge thee therefore, before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing, and his kingdom ; preach the word, be instant in season, out of season, reprove, rebuke, exhort with all long-suffering and doctrine.
Page 157 - House looks forward to a progressive improvement in the character of the slave population, such as may prepare them for a participation in those civil rights and privileges which are enjoyed by other classes of his Majesty's subjects.