Christian PoliticsLongman, Hurst, Rees, and Orme, 1806 - 445 pages |
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Ely Bates. Should we suppose some statesman ( as we may suppose any thing that is not im- possible ) sufficiently inclined and at leisure to cast an eye on the following pages ; though they would probably add nothing to his stock of ...
Ely Bates. Should we suppose some statesman ( as we may suppose any thing that is not im- possible ) sufficiently inclined and at leisure to cast an eye on the following pages ; though they would probably add nothing to his stock of ...
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... things around them , and sometimes boldly to resolve it into the unhappy state of the public . The inequity and partial execution of the laws , the expence of government , the corruption and incapacity of ministers , the inadequate ...
... things around them , and sometimes boldly to resolve it into the unhappy state of the public . The inequity and partial execution of the laws , the expence of government , the corruption and incapacity of ministers , the inadequate ...
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... 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 acquires a strength , which ...
... 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 acquires a strength , which ...
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... things ; that it can both give lustre to merit where it is ; and amply sup- ply its place where it is wanting ? Further : As a man's consequence is ge- nerally proportioned to his appearance in the world , wealth , which can always com ...
... things ; that it can both give lustre to merit where it is ; and amply sup- ply its place where it is wanting ? Further : As a man's consequence is ge- nerally proportioned to his appearance in the world , wealth , which can always com ...
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... things where every individual was disposed to concur in pro- moting the common welfare , it must be more highly necessary in a state where almost every one concentrates his regards in himself . We now proceed , after these few remarks ...
... things where every individual was disposed to concur in pro- moting the common welfare , it must be more highly necessary in a state where almost every one concentrates his regards in himself . We now proceed , after these few remarks ...
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afford ages appear arts atheists attention Calvinistes cause censure character christian church church of England circumstances citizen civil conduct conscience consequence consider constitution curiosity danger degree deism disposed divine doctrine duties effect eminent endeavour Epicurus established evils faith favour fear gion happiness heresy honour human indulgence interest Iphicrates Jews Justin Martyr king of Babylon labour Lastly laudable laws least less liberty Lord mankind manner ment mind moderate moral Nahor nation natural rights nature Nebuchadnezzar necessity Nerva never notwithstanding object observed opinion party passions patriot peace Pelagians philosophers piety pleasure Plutarch political present pretensions prince principle quæ racter reason regard religion religious respect savage says scrip scripture society spirit subsist suffer sufficient suppose Tacitus Tertullian things thou tical tion toleration true truth ture vernment virtue Voltaire wealth whole wisdom