Eighteen Sermons and a ChargeE. W. Metcalf, 1829 - 276 páginas |
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... may be concluded , that nothing can be more false than the maxim which Shaftesbury has given , that ridicule is the test of truth . By ridicule we understand a jest , a mockery ; or , to give a more favourable defini- 16 SERMON II .
... may be concluded , that nothing can be more false than the maxim which Shaftesbury has given , that ridicule is the test of truth . By ridicule we understand a jest , a mockery ; or , to give a more favourable defini- 16 SERMON II .
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James Freeman. mockery ; or , to give a more favourable defini- tion of the word , it is wit of that species , which provokes laughter . According to Shaftesbury then , nothing can be true , against which a laugh can be raised . Now ...
James Freeman. mockery ; or , to give a more favourable defini- tion of the word , it is wit of that species , which provokes laughter . According to Shaftesbury then , nothing can be true , against which a laugh can be raised . Now ...
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... give a correct version ; and yet , though these circumstances ought to be known by every man , who has any pretensions to learning , infidels have sometimes not been asham- ed to deduce from such erroneous translations ob- jections ...
... give a correct version ; and yet , though these circumstances ought to be known by every man , who has any pretensions to learning , infidels have sometimes not been asham- ed to deduce from such erroneous translations ob- jections ...
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... gives to every question relating to it the attention , which is due to its importance . To these observations it may be objected , that if they are just , Christianity must be a system , which is not designed for the world in general ...
... gives to every question relating to it the attention , which is due to its importance . To these observations it may be objected , that if they are just , Christianity must be a system , which is not designed for the world in general ...
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... give another rule , that to our diligence , seriousness , candour , and impartiality , we should add prayer to God . I hesitate , I say , whether to offer this rule , or not ; because the infidel may be unwilling to admit its propriety ...
... give another rule , that to our diligence , seriousness , candour , and impartiality , we should add prayer to God . I hesitate , I say , whether to offer this rule , or not ; because the infidel may be unwilling to admit its propriety ...
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Página 109 - He hath not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us according to our iniquities. For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is his mercy toward them that fear him.
Página 177 - But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day. The way of the wicked is as darkness: they know not at what they stumble.
Página 181 - Who hath woe ? who hath sorrow ? who hath contentions? who hath babbling? who hath wounds without cause ? who hath redness of eyes ? They that tarry long at the wine ; they that go to seek mixed wine.
Página 176 - Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil men. Avoid it, pass not by it, turn from it, and pass away.
Página 172 - And beside this giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue and to virtue knowledge; And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness; And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity. For if these things be in you, and abound, they make you that ye, shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our LORD Jesus Christ.
Página 84 - God, and that we may show forth the praises of him, who hath called us out of darkness into his marvellous light.
Página 108 - Seek ye the Lord while He may be found ; call upon Him while He is near.
Página 75 - And God said, Let there be lights in the firmament of heaven to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs, and for seasons, and for days and years...
Página 110 - Let the wicked forsake his way and the evil man his thoughts. Let him turn to the LORD, and he will have mercy on him, and to our God, for he will freely pardon. "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,
Página 177 - Come with us, let us lay wait for blood, let us lurk privily for the innocent without cause...