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... civilization , and in a much deeper sense , is a move- ment forward . Christianity is a system of truths which has carried the human mind as far in ad- vance of ancient philosophy , as it has of false reli- gion . It is no scheme of ...
... civilization , and in a much deeper sense , is a move- ment forward . Christianity is a system of truths which has carried the human mind as far in ad- vance of ancient philosophy , as it has of false reli- gion . It is no scheme of ...
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... Civilization alone , with its intercourse and trafic - its arts , and its " useful " sciences - its town - crowding industry , and its disor- derly peopling of wildernesses - its hurry , and im- patience of restraint - its intensity of ...
... Civilization alone , with its intercourse and trafic - its arts , and its " useful " sciences - its town - crowding industry , and its disor- derly peopling of wildernesses - its hurry , and im- patience of restraint - its intensity of ...
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... Civilization , sitting at her factory gate , and say to her- " Take this child , and nurse it for me ? " It is indeed by no means easy , either to define cor- rectly what we mean by civilization , a term vaguely embracing a vast ...
... Civilization , sitting at her factory gate , and say to her- " Take this child , and nurse it for me ? " It is indeed by no means easy , either to define cor- rectly what we mean by civilization , a term vaguely embracing a vast ...
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... Civilization is too likely to ally herself to that atheistic and sensual philosophy which com- ports so well with the temper and aims of a commer- cial people . We mean the philosophy which regards man simply as one of the mammalia ...
... Civilization is too likely to ally herself to that atheistic and sensual philosophy which com- ports so well with the temper and aims of a commer- cial people . We mean the philosophy which regards man simply as one of the mammalia ...
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... Civilization , bent on gain , take Animal Philosophy into her establishment , as the most com- pliant and serviceable of her creatures ; and this shrewd minion , teaching her mistress to blush at no well calculated and undoubtedly ...
... Civilization , bent on gain , take Animal Philosophy into her establishment , as the most com- pliant and serviceable of her creatures ; and this shrewd minion , teaching her mistress to blush at no well calculated and undoubtedly ...
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Page 118 - The Romish doctrine concerning Purgatory, Pardons, Worshipping, and Adoration, as well of Images as of Reliques, and also Invocation of Saints, is a fond thing vainly invented, and grounded upon no warranty of Scripture, but rather repugnant to the Word of God.
Page 3 - Atonement and Sacrifice. Discourses and Dissertations on the Scriptural Doctrines of Atonement and Sacrifice, and on the Principal Arguments advanced, and the Mode of Reasoning employed by the Opponents of those Doctrines, as held by the Established Church.
Page 67 - For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear, but the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba Father.
Page 4 - This Edition, which the Author has arranged and revised with the same care as if it were intended for posthumous publication, includes many pieces which either have never before been collected, or have hitherto remained unpublished. Preliminary notices are affixed to the long poems, — the whole of the notes retained, — and such additional ones incorporated as the Author, since the first publication, has seen occasion to insert.
Page 5 - ... lectures comprise an examination of the deluge ; the sixth discusses the apparent dissonance between the decisions of geologists, and the hitherto received interpretation of Scripture, with an additional exposition of the diluvial...
Page 128 - By this justification we have the spirit of adoption, peace with God, and a joyful prospect of our eternal inheritance, Rom. v. 1, 2. " Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ — and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
Page 68 - If any love me, he will keep my words, and we will come unto him, and will make our abode with him."* Give therefore admittance unto Christ, and deny entrance to all others.
Page 3 - GODLY MEDITATIONS UPON THE MOST HOLY SACRAMENT OF THE LORD'S SUPPER. By CHRISTOPHER SUTTON, DD, late Prebend of Westminster. A new Edition. Antique cloth, 5s.
Page 9 - The MATERNAL SERIES of the above popular Library is now ready, entitled THE HANNAHS ; or Maternal Influence of Sons. By Robert Philip. 1 vul.
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