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... and knowledge . To fuppofe a being without any power , or any knowledge , is , in effect , to take away his existence , after it has been allowed . And to fup- pose an infinite being with only finite power , or and of NATURAL RELIGION . 9.
... and knowledge . To fuppofe a being without any power , or any knowledge , is , in effect , to take away his existence , after it has been allowed . And to fup- pose an infinite being with only finite power , or and of NATURAL RELIGION . 9.
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... allowed for ; and therefore the highest intelli- gence , the infinite mind , must have it in an infinite degree ; and as every degree of benevolence becomes a proportional fource of happiness to the benevolent , fo the infinite ...
... allowed for ; and therefore the highest intelli- gence , the infinite mind , must have it in an infinite degree ; and as every degree of benevolence becomes a proportional fource of happiness to the benevolent , fo the infinite ...
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... and fatisfactory with the foregoing . We estimate every quantity by the balance , by what remains after a fubtraction of its oppofite ; and if this be an allowed authentic method , in the feveral and of NATURAL RELIGION . 25.
... and fatisfactory with the foregoing . We estimate every quantity by the balance , by what remains after a fubtraction of its oppofite ; and if this be an allowed authentic method , in the feveral and of NATURAL RELIGION . 25.
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David Hartley. this be an allowed authentic method , in the feveral kinds of happiness , why not in happiness confidered in the abstract ? But we must not conclude , that this is the genuine notion of the divine benevolence . There may ...
David Hartley. this be an allowed authentic method , in the feveral kinds of happiness , why not in happiness confidered in the abstract ? But we must not conclude , that this is the genuine notion of the divine benevolence . There may ...
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... allowed , can afford a fufficient vindication of the divine attributes . These observations feem naturally to occur , upon confidering these five fuppofitions , and comparing them with one another , and with the word and works of GOD ...
... allowed , can afford a fufficient vindication of the divine attributes . These observations feem naturally to occur , upon confidering these five fuppofitions , and comparing them with one another , and with the word and works of GOD ...
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Page 492 - ALMIGHTY Lord, and everlasting God, vouchsafe, we beseech Thee, to direct, sanctify, and govern, both our hearts and bodies, in the ways of Thy laws, and in the works of Thy commandments...
Page 325 - He is, and that He is a rewarder of them that "diligently feek Him...
Page 491 - Bleffing, and honour, and glory, and power be unto him that fitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever.
Page 120 - Babylonijb captivity, as foon as they were deprived of the aflift-- ance of prophets, became moft inaccurate in their methods of keeping time, there being nothing more erroneous than the accounts of...
Page 378 - But there are many prophecies, which declare the fall of the ecclesiastical powers of the Christian world. And though each church seems to flatter itself with the hopes of being exempted ; yet it is very plain, that the prophetical characters belong to all. They have all left the true, pure, simple religion ; and teach for doctrines the commandments of men.
Page 253 - ... that is, let him, with a pious confidence, seek for benevolent purposes, and he will be always directed to the right road, and after a due continuance in it, attain to some new and valuable truth ; whereas, every other principle and motive of examination being foreign to the great plan on which the universe is constructed, must lead into endless...
Page 453 - All these things have evident mutual connexions and influences; and as they all seem likely to increase from time to time, so it can scarce be doubted by a considerate man, whether he be a religious one or no, but that they will, sooner or later, bring on a total dissolution of all the forms of government that subsist at present in the Christian countries of Europe.
Page 263 - When the pursuit of truth is directed by this higher rule, and entered upon with a view to the glory of God, and the good of mankind, there is no employment more worthy of our natures, or more conducive to their purification and perfection.
Page 228 - With respect to animal diet, let it be considered, that taking away the lives of animals, in order to convert them into food, does great violence to the principles of benevolence and compassion. This appears from the frequent hard-heartedness and cruelty found amongst those persons whose occupations engage them in destroying animal life, as well as from the uneasiness which others feel in beholding the butchery of animals.
Page 379 - It is very true, that the church of Rome is Babylon the Greaf, and the mother of Harlots, and of the abominations of the earth. But all the reft have copied her example, more or lefs. They have all received money, like Gehazi; and therefore the leprofy of Naaman will cleave to them, and to their feed for ever. And this impurity may be...