Christian PoliticsLongman, Hurst, Rees, and Orme, 1806 - 445 pages |
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Page 55
... considerably improved and extended . Liberty will receive a still greater increase , when , in the more advanced stages of so- ciety , to mutual co - operation is added know- ledge , and particularly the knowledge of those sciences and ...
... considerably improved and extended . Liberty will receive a still greater increase , when , in the more advanced stages of so- ciety , to mutual co - operation is added know- ledge , and particularly the knowledge of those sciences and ...
Page 88
... considerable part of the community . ( 1. ) We have shown in the introduction to this work , that the love of pleasure , the love of consequence , and the love of wealth , are the three great principles which rule in the bulk of mankind ...
... considerable part of the community . ( 1. ) We have shown in the introduction to this work , that the love of pleasure , the love of consequence , and the love of wealth , are the three great principles which rule in the bulk of mankind ...
Page 94
... considerable proportion to the whole . In this case , one rich citizen will vie with another in every form of ostentatious splendour and luxurious gratification . Further : When a state is arrived at this point of wealth and refinement ...
... considerable proportion to the whole . In this case , one rich citizen will vie with another in every form of ostentatious splendour and luxurious gratification . Further : When a state is arrived at this point of wealth and refinement ...
Page 159
... doctrine , but also the spirit and power of the religion taught in the New Testament ) depends in a considerable degree , subordinately to di vine influence , on the number of zealous and well SECT . II . ] an Establishment . 159.
... doctrine , but also the spirit and power of the religion taught in the New Testament ) depends in a considerable degree , subordinately to di vine influence , on the number of zealous and well SECT . II . ] an Establishment . 159.
Page 181
... considerable proportion to the whole . Men naturally resist oppression , and especially when it is exercised in religious matters . They will , in general , more easily suffer an encroach- ment upon their civil rights and liberties ...
... considerable proportion to the whole . Men naturally resist oppression , and especially when it is exercised in religious matters . They will , in general , more easily suffer an encroach- ment upon their civil rights and liberties ...
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