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... human affairs . The Tories are now on the treadmill , and the well paid Whigs are riding in chariots with many faces , however , looking out of the windows , ( including that of our prime Mi- nister , ) which I never remember to have ...
... human affairs . The Tories are now on the treadmill , and the well paid Whigs are riding in chariots with many faces , however , looking out of the windows , ( including that of our prime Mi- nister , ) which I never remember to have ...
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... human nature , and the circumstances of human life , the principles of particular and universal benevolence are compatible : in the last , commenting on the nature of the charitable institution for which he is preaching . The former ...
... human nature , and the circumstances of human life , the principles of particular and universal benevolence are compatible : in the last , commenting on the nature of the charitable institution for which he is preaching . The former ...
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... human affairs , it could often be the object . I approve of it as a disposition to wish , and , as opportunity may occur , to desire and do good , rather than harm , to those with whom we are quite unconnected . ' It would appear , from ...
... human affairs , it could often be the object . I approve of it as a disposition to wish , and , as opportunity may occur , to desire and do good , rather than harm , to those with whom we are quite unconnected . ' It would appear , from ...
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... human conduct , without ever rising so high as to touch the great passions , or kindle any enthusiasm in favour of virtue . For eloquence , we must ascend as high as the days of Barrow and Jeremy Taylor : and even there , while we are ...
... human conduct , without ever rising so high as to touch the great passions , or kindle any enthusiasm in favour of virtue . For eloquence , we must ascend as high as the days of Barrow and Jeremy Taylor : and even there , while we are ...
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... human actions , nothing appears more inconsistent than that societies of men , who have incorporated themselves for the express purpose of gaming should disclaim fraud or indirection , or affect to drive from their assemblies those ...
... human actions , nothing appears more inconsistent than that societies of men , who have incorporated themselves for the express purpose of gaming should disclaim fraud or indirection , or affect to drive from their assemblies those ...
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Page 282 - And now behold I go bound in the spirit unto Jerusalem, not knowing the things that shall befall me there ; save that the Holy Ghost witnesseth in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions abide me. But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry which I have received of the Lord Jesus to testify the Gospel of the grace of God.
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Page 280 - But Peter and John answered and said unto them; Whether it be right in the sight of God to hearken unto you more than unto God, judge ye. For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard.