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... attain it . And the same may be said of all the Vertues . NOW if all Objects be infinitely Glorious , and all Worlds fit to be enjoyed , if GOD has filled Heaven and earth , and all the Spaces above the Heavens with innumerable ...
... attain it . And the same may be said of all the Vertues . NOW if all Objects be infinitely Glorious , and all Worlds fit to be enjoyed , if GOD has filled Heaven and earth , and all the Spaces above the Heavens with innumerable ...
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... attain our Happiness . Or if you please , it is a Right and well order'd Habit of mind , which Facilitates the Soul in all its operations , in order to its Blessedness . These Terms are to be unfolded . 1. VERTUE is a Habit : All Habits ...
... attain our Happiness . Or if you please , it is a Right and well order'd Habit of mind , which Facilitates the Soul in all its operations , in order to its Blessedness . These Terms are to be unfolded . 1. VERTUE is a Habit : All Habits ...
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... attain our Happiness . Vertue is that right and well ordered Habit by force of which we attain our Happiness . ITS force is never expressed but in exercise and operation . Yet even when we are asleep , it may tacitely incline us and ...
... attain our Happiness . Vertue is that right and well ordered Habit by force of which we attain our Happiness . ITS force is never expressed but in exercise and operation . Yet even when we are asleep , it may tacitely incline us and ...
Contents
Preface | xi |
Textual Introduction | li |
To the Reader 372 | 12 |
Copyright | |
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