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... 90 .... On Polytheism ... 92 On what Religion is most calculated to promote the happiness of individuals ? ..... 96 On the evils of Despotism and Anarchy com- pared .... 99 .... On Superstition ... On the Connection of Ideas ..... Page.
... 90 .... On Polytheism ... 92 On what Religion is most calculated to promote the happiness of individuals ? ..... 96 On the evils of Despotism and Anarchy com- pared .... 99 .... On Superstition ... On the Connection of Ideas ..... Page.
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Thomas Durant. child : we were not disposed to dash the cup of happiness with the bitterly tormenting in- quiry , How could we endure to lose him ? ' This disposition accompanied us through life : and , except in cases of real or ...
Thomas Durant. child : we were not disposed to dash the cup of happiness with the bitterly tormenting in- quiry , How could we endure to lose him ? ' This disposition accompanied us through life : and , except in cases of real or ...
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Thomas Durant. tous engagements of his life , he was ever studious of our happiness ; and he felt that , in consulting this , he was securing his own . These remarks may seem both trifling and unnecessary to those who have paid little or ...
Thomas Durant. tous engagements of his life , he was ever studious of our happiness ; and he felt that , in consulting this , he was securing his own . These remarks may seem both trifling and unnecessary to those who have paid little or ...
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... happiness . A connection , of great importance to his future character and peace , was thus early formed in his mind between godliness and pleasure . And such was the effect of this happy asso- ciation , that though I never knew a human ...
... happiness . A connection , of great importance to his future character and peace , was thus early formed in his mind between godliness and pleasure . And such was the effect of this happy asso- ciation , that though I never knew a human ...
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... happiness . We were anxious to put him in possession of a correct principle of interpretation . And this principle so approved itself to his maturer understanding , that he ever held it inviolate . I used to say , " My dear , if God has ...
... happiness . We were anxious to put him in possession of a correct principle of interpretation . And this principle so approved itself to his maturer understanding , that he ever held it inviolate . I used to say , " My dear , if God has ...
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