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... doubt that in laying down this as the foundation of his sys- tem , the object of the author was , as far as might be , to simplify the sub- ject , to disencumber it of all abstruse and metaphysical appendages , and to exhibit a standard ...
... doubt that in laying down this as the foundation of his sys- tem , the object of the author was , as far as might be , to simplify the sub- ject , to disencumber it of all abstruse and metaphysical appendages , and to exhibit a standard ...
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... doubt that in laying down this as the foundation of his sys- tem , the object of the author was , as far as might be , to simplify the sub- ject , to disencumber it of all abstruse and metaphysical appendages , and to exhibit a standard ...
... doubt that in laying down this as the foundation of his sys- tem , the object of the author was , as far as might be , to simplify the sub- ject , to disencumber it of all abstruse and metaphysical appendages , and to exhibit a standard ...
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... doubt his being entered . " In the same letter J. D. informs me that his daughter was removed on the 8th of the 3d month , his son George on the 24th of the 4th , and Jona- than , as before mentioned , on the 6th . " So that in rather ...
... doubt his being entered . " In the same letter J. D. informs me that his daughter was removed on the 8th of the 3d month , his son George on the 24th of the 4th , and Jona- than , as before mentioned , on the 6th . " So that in rather ...
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... doubts whether it ought to influence us , or whether it is of great importance in estimating the duties of morality . The sole question is this : -When an expression of the will of God , and our calculations respecting human happiness ...
... doubts whether it ought to influence us , or whether it is of great importance in estimating the duties of morality . The sole question is this : -When an expression of the will of God , and our calculations respecting human happiness ...
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... doubts that arise as to this effect are so many diminutions of the sanction . It is like putting half a dozen new contingencies between the act of thieving and the conviction of a jury ; and every one knows that the want of certainty of ...
... doubts that arise as to this effect are so many diminutions of the sanction . It is like putting half a dozen new contingencies between the act of thieving and the conviction of a jury ; and every one knows that the want of certainty of ...
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Page 144 - Lord thine oaths, but I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God's throne; nor by the earth; for it is his footstool: neither by Jerusalem; for it is the city of the great King. Neither shalt thou swear by thy head, because thou canst not make one hair white or black. But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.
Page 90 - Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holy day, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath days: 17. Which are a shadow of things to come; but the body is of Christ 18.
Page 123 - And as they bound him with thongs, Paul said unto the centurion that stood by, Is it lawful for you to scourge a man that is a Roman, and uncondemned...
Page 65 - And he that keepeth his commandments dwelleth in him, and he in him. And hereby we know that he abideth in us, by the Spirit which he hath given us.
Page 96 - And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples.
Page 410 - But he turned, and rebuked them, and said, Ye know not what manner of spirit ye are of. For the Son of man is not come to destroy men's lives, but to save them.
Page 156 - I AB do sincerely promise and swear, That I will be faithful and bear true Allegiance to His Majesty King George...
Page 137 - Go to now, ye that say, To-day or to-morrow we will go into such a city and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain : whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life ? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away. For that ye ought to say, If the Lord will, we shall live, and do this, or that.
Page 410 - Then said he unto them, But now, he that hath a purse, let him take it, and likewise his scrip: and he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one.
Page 145 - Thou shalt have no other gods before me. Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth : thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them...