The Works of William Paley: With a Life of the Author, Volume 2Thomas Tegg, 1825 |
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... suppose , produce convic- tion , though it may be difficult to find an answer to it . Upon the whole , it seems to me , either that there exist no such instincts as compose what is called the moral sense , or that they are not now to be ...
... suppose , produce convic- tion , though it may be difficult to find an answer to it . Upon the whole , it seems to me , either that there exist no such instincts as compose what is called the moral sense , or that they are not now to be ...
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... suppose we admit the existence of these instincts ; what , it may be asked , is their authority ? No man , you say , can act in deliberate opposition to them , without a secret remorse of conscience . But this remorse may be borne with ...
... suppose we admit the existence of these instincts ; what , it may be asked , is their authority ? No man , you say , can act in deliberate opposition to them , without a secret remorse of conscience . But this remorse may be borne with ...
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... suppose , that there are prepared for us rewards and punishments , of all possible degrees , from the most exalted happiness down to extreme misery so that " our labour is never in vain : " what- ever advancement we make in virtue , we ...
... suppose , that there are prepared for us rewards and punishments , of all possible degrees , from the most exalted happiness down to extreme misery so that " our labour is never in vain : " what- ever advancement we make in virtue , we ...
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... Suppose , for example's sake , that it appear doubtful to a reasoner upon the subject , whether he may law- fully destroy himself : He can have no doubt , that it is lawful for him to let it alone . Here therefore is a case , in which ...
... Suppose , for example's sake , that it appear doubtful to a reasoner upon the subject , whether he may law- fully destroy himself : He can have no doubt , that it is lawful for him to let it alone . Here therefore is a case , in which ...
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... suppose the same design to continue . The contemplation of universal nature rather be- wilders the mind than affects it . There is always a bright spot in the prospect , upon which the eye rests ; a single example , perhaps , by which ...
... suppose the same design to continue . The contemplation of universal nature rather be- wilders the mind than affects it . There is always a bright spot in the prospect , upon which the eye rests ; a single example , perhaps , by which ...
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Page 239 - I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; for kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.
Page 255 - And on the seventh day God ended his work which he had made; and he rested on the seventh day from all his work which he had made. And God blessed the seventh day, and sanctified it: because that in it he had rested from all his work which God created and made.
Page 148 - If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food, 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 177 - This they said, tempting him that they might have to accuse him. But Jesus stooped down, and with his finger wrote on the ground as though he heard them not. So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.
Page 301 - ... for he is the minister of God to thee for good. 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 sake.
Page 57 - And the fear of you and the dread of you shall be upon every beast of the earth, and upon every fowl of the air, upon all that moveth upon the earth, and upon all the fishes of the sea; into your hand are they delivered.
Page 264 - Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut, where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you.
Page 141 - And inasmuch as ye have done it to one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me...
Page 158 - But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also. And if any man will sue thee at the law, and take away thy coat, let him have thy cloak also. And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain.
Page 112 - 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...