A Short Sketch of Temporary Regulations (unitl Better Shall be Proposed): For the Intended Settlement of the Grain Coast of Sierra LeoneH. Baldwin, 1788 - 184 pages |
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... fuch a manly exertion of natural reafon or confcience is properly NATU RAL RELIGION , the first foundation of our Common Law , that by which we are required to difcern justice from injuftice , equity equity from iniquity , or oppreffion ...
... fuch a manly exertion of natural reafon or confcience is properly NATU RAL RELIGION , the first foundation of our Common Law , that by which we are required to difcern justice from injuftice , equity equity from iniquity , or oppreffion ...
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... fuch a conviction of their natural equa lity with the Bramins , that they have been induced even to affume the Bra- minical character and pretenfions , in or- der to share the undue privileges of the Bramins , rather than endure their ...
... fuch a conviction of their natural equa lity with the Bramins , that they have been induced even to affume the Bra- minical character and pretenfions , in or- der to share the undue privileges of the Bramins , rather than endure their ...
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... fuch writers as him- felf " from the highest fpecies of brutes ? " By their shape ? By their specch ? or in their " perception by fimple ideas ? " Yet furely neither by their humane feelings nor their " moral fenfations ! " for in these ...
... fuch writers as him- felf " from the highest fpecies of brutes ? " By their shape ? By their specch ? or in their " perception by fimple ideas ? " Yet furely neither by their humane feelings nor their " moral fenfations ! " for in these ...
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... fuch abo- minable iniquities : but as a worthy and most refpectable dignitary of our Church has lately attributed to one of thefe texts , in a public oration , the fame construction ( though with very different , I mean moft ...
... fuch abo- minable iniquities : but as a worthy and most refpectable dignitary of our Church has lately attributed to one of thefe texts , in a public oration , the fame construction ( though with very different , I mean moft ...
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... fuch a neceffary correction will render it more fuitable to the ge- neral benevolence of his own context , and apparent intention . He faid- ' If the unhappy Africans are , as is generally fuppofed , the defcendants of Ham , how ...
... fuch a neceffary correction will render it more fuitable to the ge- neral benevolence of his own context , and apparent intention . He faid- ' If the unhappy Africans are , as is generally fuppofed , the defcendants of Ham , how ...
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Page 137 - PREVENT us, O Lord, in all our doings with Thy most gracious favour, and further us with Thy continual help ; that in all our works begun, continued, and ended in Thee, we may glorify Thy holy name, and finally by Thy mercy obtain everlasting life ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Page 165 - Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them : for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee ; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.
Page 133 - GOD, who as at this time didst teach the hearts of thy faithful people by the sending to them the light of thy Holy Spirit ; Grant us by the same Spirit to have a right judgment in all things, and evermore to rejoice in his holy comfort ; through the merits of Christ Jesus our Saviour, who liveth and reigneth with thee, in the unity of the same Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen.
Page 167 - WE humbly beseech thee, O Father, mercifully to look upon our infirmities ; and for the glory of thy Name turn from us all those evils that we most righteously have deserved ; and grant, that in all our troubles we may put our whole trust and confidence in thy mercy, and evermore serve thee in holiness and pureness of living, to thy honour and glory ; through our only Mediator and Advocate, Jesus Christ our Lord.
Page 171 - GOD, who seest that we have no power of ourselves to help ourselves ; Keep us both outwardly in our bodies, and inwardly in our souls ; that we may be defended from all adversities which may happen to the body, and from all evil thoughts which may assault and hurt the soul ; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Page 130 - But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore- ye are of more value than many sparrows.
Page 173 - We bless Thee for our creation, preservation, and all the blessings of this life; but above all, for Thine inestimable love in the redemption of the world by our Lord Jesus Christ; for the means of grace, and for the hope of glory.
Page 169 - ALMIGHTY God, unto whom all hearts be open, all ./~\. desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid; Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of thy Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love thee, and worthily magnify thy holy Name; through Christ our Lord.
Page 171 - LORD, we beseech thee, grant thy people grace to withstand the temptations of the world, the flesh, and the devil, and with pure hearts and minds to follow thee the only God ; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Page 158 - LORD, our heavenly Father, Almighty and everlasting God, who hast safely brought us to the beginning of this day ; defend us in the same with thy mighty power ; and grant that this day we fall into no sin, neither run into any kind of danger ; but that all our doings may be ordered by thy governance, to do always that is righteous in thy sight; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.