The Principles of Moral and Political PhilosophyM. Sherman, 1827 - 374 pages |
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... give his readers the common law in one book , and the statute law in another . " When the obligations of morality are taught , " says a pious and celebrated writer , " let the sanctions of Chris- tianity never be forgotten : by which it ...
... give his readers the common law in one book , and the statute law in another . " When the obligations of morality are taught , " says a pious and celebrated writer , " let the sanctions of Chris- tianity never be forgotten : by which it ...
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... animadverted upon , as that the reader may not accuse me of too much haste or too much delay . I have bestowed upon each subject enough of dissertation to give a body and substance to the chapter in which it is treated xii PREFACE .
... animadverted upon , as that the reader may not accuse me of too much haste or too much delay . I have bestowed upon each subject enough of dissertation to give a body and substance to the chapter in which it is treated xii PREFACE .
Page xiv
... give , the counsels he shall approve , the support he shall afford , or the opposition he shall make , to any system of pub- lic measures , —is as much a question of personal duty , as much concerns the conscience of the individual who ...
... give , the counsels he shall approve , the support he shall afford , or the opposition he shall make , to any system of pub- lic measures , —is as much a question of personal duty , as much concerns the conscience of the individual who ...
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... . In sickness and in health I have found in it that which can alone alleviate the one , or give enjoyment to the other , -occupation and engagement , MORAL PHILOSOPHY . BOOK I. PRELIMINARY CONSIDERATIONS . CHAPTER I. Xvi PREFACE .
... . In sickness and in health I have found in it that which can alone alleviate the one , or give enjoyment to the other , -occupation and engagement , MORAL PHILOSOPHY . BOOK I. PRELIMINARY CONSIDERATIONS . CHAPTER I. Xvi PREFACE .
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... give any reason for our approbation ; that this approbation is uniform and universal , the same sorts of con- duct being approved or disapproved in all ages and countries of the world - circumstances , say they , which strongly indicate ...
... give any reason for our approbation ; that this approbation is uniform and universal , the same sorts of con- duct being approved or disapproved in all ages and countries of the world - circumstances , say they , which strongly indicate ...
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Page 212 - Wherefore the children of Israel shall keep the sabbath, to observe the sabbath throughout their generations, for a perpetual covenant. It is a sign between me and the children of Israel for ever : for in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, and on the seventh day he rested, and was refreshed.
Page 149 - And they which heard it, being convicted by their own conscience, went out one by one, beginning at the eldest, even unto the last: and Jesus was left alone, and the woman standing in the midst.
Page 103 - Again, ye have heard that it hath been said by them of old time, Thou shalt not forswear thyself, but shalt perform unto the Lord thine oaths: But I say unto you, Swear not at all...
Page 122 - Neither was there any among them that lacked : for as many as were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the prices of the things that were sold, and laid them down at the Apostles' feet : and distribution was made unto every man according as he had need.
Page 88 - Thou shalt not lend upon usury to thy brother; usury of money, usury of victuals, usury of any thing that is lent upon usury : unto a stranger thou mayest lend upon usury ; but unto thy brother thou shalt not lend upon usury...
Page 130 - Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath : for it is written, Vengeance is mine ; I will repay, saith the Lord. Therefore, if thine enemy hunger, feed him ; if he thirst, give him drink : for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head. Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
Page 131 - But now I have written unto you not to keep company, if any man that is called a brother be a fornicator, or covetous, or an idolater, or a railer, or a drunkard, or an extortioner; with such an one no not to eat.
Page 126 - And one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be ye warmed and filled; notwithstanding ye give them not those things which are needful to the body; what doth it profit?
Page 241 - But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil. Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath- but also for conscience
Page 40 - For whosoever shall give you a cup of water to drink in my name, because ye belong to Christ, verily I say unto you, he shall not lose his reward.