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... soul to that nothing from whence it sprung . This conception is so perpetual , that the nature of the soul must be dissolved before it be rooted out , nor can it be extinct while the soul endures . 3. Let it be considered also by us ...
... soul to that nothing from whence it sprung . This conception is so perpetual , that the nature of the soul must be dissolved before it be rooted out , nor can it be extinct while the soul endures . 3. Let it be considered also by us ...
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... soul . Whilst the soul is present , the body moves ; when that is absent , the body lies as a senseless log , not having the least action or motion . His soul could not form itself . Can that which can- not form the least mote , the ...
... soul . Whilst the soul is present , the body moves ; when that is absent , the body lies as a senseless log , not having the least action or motion . His soul could not form itself . Can that which can- not form the least mote , the ...
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... soul made its own under- standing , whence did the defect arise ? If some first principle was settled by the first ... souls know little of themselves , little of the world , are every day upon new inquiries , have little satisfaction in ...
... soul made its own under- standing , whence did the defect arise ? If some first principle was settled by the first ... souls know little of themselves , little of the world , are every day upon new inquiries , have little satisfaction in ...
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... souls bears the impress of the infinite power and wisdom of the Creator : a body framed with an admirable architecture , a soul endowed with understanding , will , judgment , memory , imagination . Man is the epitome of the world ...
... souls bears the impress of the infinite power and wisdom of the Creator : a body framed with an admirable architecture , a soul endowed with understanding , will , judgment , memory , imagination . Man is the epitome of the world ...
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... soul , is an argument for a Divinity . The artificial structure of it , the elegancy of every part , the proper situation of them , their pro- portion one to another , the fitness for their several functions , drew from Galene ( a ...
... soul , is an argument for a Divinity . The artificial structure of it , the elegancy of every part , the proper situation of them , their pro- portion one to another , the fitness for their several functions , drew from Galene ( a ...
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Page 304 - But Jesus did not commit himself unto them, because he knew all men, and needed not that any should testify of man, for he knew what was in man.
Page 242 - It is as high as heaven ; what canst thou do? deeper than hell; what canst thou know?
Page 104 - But the end of all things is at hand : be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.
Page 272 - Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight : but all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do.
Page 258 - An altar of earth thou shalt make unto me, and shalt sacrifice thereon thy burnt offerings, and thy peace offerings, thy sheep, and thine oxen : in all places where I record my name I will come unto thee, and I will bless thee.
Page 400 - Lo, these are parts of his ways: but how little a portion is heard of him? but the thunder of his power who can understand?
Page 57 - Nay, I had not known sin, but by the law; for I had not known lust, except the law had said, "Thou shalt not covet." But sin, taking occasion by the commandment, wrought in me all manner of concupiscence.
Page 227 - Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee : because he trusteth in thee. Trust ye in the LORD for ever: for in the LORD JEHOVAH is everlasting strength...
Page 62 - I am the LORD thy God, which have brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage.
Page 453 - The Spirit of God hath made me, and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life.