Christian PoliticsLongman, Hurst, Rees, and Orme, 1806 - 445 pages |
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Page ix
... light that truth will admit . And if there be any reflections in the ensuing work which may seem to cast a shade over the present state of our public affairs , either civil or religious , and to raise ominous con- jecture respecting our ...
... light that truth will admit . And if there be any reflections in the ensuing work which may seem to cast a shade over the present state of our public affairs , either civil or religious , and to raise ominous con- jecture respecting our ...
Page 15
... light , would elevate him to enviable distinction . Lastly : From the above observations it may appear , that the principle of which we have been speaking is essentially hostile to the peace and good order of the world . Men SECT . I ...
... light , would elevate him to enviable distinction . Lastly : From the above observations it may appear , that the principle of which we have been speaking is essentially hostile to the peace and good order of the world . Men SECT . I ...
Page 17
... light ; from its association with things of themselves agreeable , a new lustre is re- flected upon it , and it becomes an object of desire on its own account . And thus an adventitious passion is generated , which in its progress often ...
... light ; from its association with things of themselves agreeable , a new lustre is re- flected upon it , and it becomes an object of desire on its own account . And thus an adventitious passion is generated , which in its progress often ...
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... light open to him a view into a better world , what remains for him but to cling closely to his wealth , to hug this idol in the dark , and to say unto gold , thou art my hope , and to fine gold , thou art my confidence ! This I take to ...
... light open to him a view into a better world , what remains for him but to cling closely to his wealth , to hug this idol in the dark , and to say unto gold , thou art my hope , and to fine gold , thou art my confidence ! This I take to ...
Page 39
... light and liberty of the present times , is still a practice ; which , how- ever , we have reason to believe is drawing towards a close , if not by an act of voluntary abolition ( an honour to which our rulers seem not forward to aspire ) ...
... light and liberty of the present times , is still a practice ; which , how- ever , we have reason to believe is drawing towards a close , if not by an act of voluntary abolition ( an honour to which our rulers seem not forward to aspire ) ...
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