Sermons, Volumen1W. Strahan; and T. Cadell, 1784 |
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... conduct imply , but either an entire want , or a wilful fuppreffion , of fome of the best and most generous affections belonging to human nature - Surely there must be an effential defect in that heart which remains cold and infenfible ...
... conduct imply , but either an entire want , or a wilful fuppreffion , of fome of the best and most generous affections belonging to human nature - Surely there must be an effential defect in that heart which remains cold and infenfible ...
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... conduct , that ftronger reftraints than thofe of mere reafon , are ne- ceffary to be impofed on man . The fenfe of right and wrong , the principle of honour , or the infti ét of benevolence , aré barriers too feeble to withstand the ...
... conduct , that ftronger reftraints than thofe of mere reafon , are ne- ceffary to be impofed on man . The fenfe of right and wrong , the principle of honour , or the infti ét of benevolence , aré barriers too feeble to withstand the ...
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... conduct ; then , conclude with cer- tainty , that what you had termed piety was no more than an empty name . For as foon , according to the fcripture fimilitude , will bitter waters flow from a fweet fountain , as fuch effects be ...
... conduct ; then , conclude with cer- tainty , that what you had termed piety was no more than an empty name . For as foon , according to the fcripture fimilitude , will bitter waters flow from a fweet fountain , as fuch effects be ...
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... conduct with its na- tive splendour ; and its rays throw a glory round him . His character is above reproach . It is at once ami able and venerable . Malice itself is afraid to attack him ; and even the worst men respect and honour him ...
... conduct with its na- tive splendour ; and its rays throw a glory round him . His character is above reproach . It is at once ami able and venerable . Malice itself is afraid to attack him ; and even the worst men respect and honour him ...
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... conduct , of integrity and foundness of heart . The man of mere morality , is a stranger to all the delicate and refined pleasures of devotion . In works of beneficence and mercy , he may enjoy fatisfaction ; but his fatisfaction is ...
... conduct , of integrity and foundness of heart . The man of mere morality , is a stranger to all the delicate and refined pleasures of devotion . In works of beneficence and mercy , he may enjoy fatisfaction ; but his fatisfaction is ...
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Página 187 - ... rational beings; not only as rational, but social; not only as social, but immortal. Whatever violates your nature in any of these respects, cannot afford true pleasure; any more than that which undermines an essential part of the vital system can promote health. For the truth of this conclusion, we appeal not merely to the authority of religion, nor to the testimony of the aged, but to yourselves and your own experience. We...
Página 40 - I delivered the poor that cried, and the fatherless, and him that had none to help him. The blessing of him that was ready to perish came upon me; and I caused the widow's heart to sing for joy. I put on righteousness, and it clothed me : my judgment was as a robe and a diadem.
Página 188 - In youth the habits of industry are most easily acquired. In youth, the incentives to it are strongest, from ambition and from duty, from emulation and hope, from all the prospects which the beginning of life affords. If, dead to these calls, you already languish in slothful inaction...
Página 175 - The vigour which it gives the mind, and the weight which it adds to character ; the generous sentiments which it breathes, the undaunted spirit which it inspires, the...
Página 137 - But a more refined and enlarged mind leaves the world behind it, feels a call for higher pleasures, and seeks them in retreat. The man of public spirit has recourse to it in order to form plans for general good ; the man of genius in order to dwell on his favourite themes ; the philosopher to pursue his discoveries ; and the saint to improve himself in grace.
Página 182 - The path of truth is a plain and safe path ; that of falsehood is a perplexing maze. After the first departure from sincerity, it is not in your power to stop. One artifice unavoidably leads on to another ; till, as the intricacy of the labyrinth increases, you are left entangled in your own snare.
Página 183 - Remember how unknown to you are the vicissitudes of the world ; and how often they, on whom ignorant and contemptuous young men once looked down with scorn, have risen to be their superiors in future years.
Página 173 - You see, that those who are born with the same advantages of fortune, are not all equally prosperous in the course of life. While some of them, by wise and steady conduct, attain distinction in the world, and pass their days with comfort and honour ; others of the same rank, by mean and vicious...
Página 176 - As in the succession of the seasons, each, by the invariable laws of Nature, affects the productions of what is next in course ; so, in human life, every period of our age, according as it is well or ill spent, influences the happiness of that which is to follow.
Página 187 - ... and one who was formed for running the fair career of life in the midst of public esteem, cut off...