The Words of Hannah More ...Harper & brothers, 1836 |
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... of good books , in common with other authors , is exposed to one danger from which other men are more ex- empt , that of being so immediately the object of his own at- tention . This may lead him to be too full 18 ON THE WRITERS.
... of good books , in common with other authors , is exposed to one danger from which other men are more ex- empt , that of being so immediately the object of his own at- tention . This may lead him to be too full 18 ON THE WRITERS.
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... common discourse . Some talk of those chimerical beings , nature , fate , chance , and necessity , as positively as if they had a real existence , and of almighty power and direction as if they had none . In speaking of ordinary events ...
... common discourse . Some talk of those chimerical beings , nature , fate , chance , and necessity , as positively as if they had a real existence , and of almighty power and direction as if they had none . In speaking of ordinary events ...
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... common course , we ascribe to God , as revolutions , volcanoes , earthquakes . We think the dial of Ahaz going backward , the sun stationary on Gibeon , marvels worthy of Omnipotence : but when we stop here , is it not virtually say ...
... common course , we ascribe to God , as revolutions , volcanoes , earthquakes . We think the dial of Ahaz going backward , the sun stationary on Gibeon , marvels worthy of Omnipotence : but when we stop here , is it not virtually say ...
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... common as well as in extraordinary occurrences ; if we were practically persuaded that nothing happens but by di- vine appointment , it might still those fluctuations of mind , quiet those uncertainties of temper , conquer that ...
... common as well as in extraordinary occurrences ; if we were practically persuaded that nothing happens but by di- vine appointment , it might still those fluctuations of mind , quiet those uncertainties of temper , conquer that ...
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... common . First , the fanciful , frivolous , and bold familiarity with which this supreme dicta- tion and government are cited on the most trivial occasions , and adduced in a manner dishonorable to infinite wisdom , and derogatory to ...
... common . First , the fanciful , frivolous , and bold familiarity with which this supreme dicta- tion and government are cited on the most trivial occasions , and adduced in a manner dishonorable to infinite wisdom , and derogatory to ...
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