The Principles of Moral and Political Philosophy, Volume 2R. Faulder, 1793 - Ethics |
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... state of nature we might lawfully defend the most infigni- ficant right , provided it were a perfect deter- minate right , by any extremities which the ob- ftinacy of the aggreffor made neceffary . Of this I doubt ; because I doubt ...
... state of nature we might lawfully defend the most infigni- ficant right , provided it were a perfect deter- minate right , by any extremities which the ob- ftinacy of the aggreffor made neceffary . Of this I doubt ; because I doubt ...
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... state of nature ; unless it can be fhewn , that we are bound to prefer the aggreffor's life to our own , that is to fay , to love our enemy better than ourselves , which can never be a debt of justice , nor any where appears to be a ...
... state of nature ; unless it can be fhewn , that we are bound to prefer the aggreffor's life to our own , that is to fay , to love our enemy better than ourselves , which can never be a debt of justice , nor any where appears to be a ...
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... state , can only be derived from the compact and virtual confent of the citizens which compofe the ftate ; and it seems felf - evident , if any prin- ciple in morality be fo , that no one , by his con- fent , can transfer to another a ...
... state , can only be derived from the compact and virtual confent of the citizens which compofe the ftate ; and it seems felf - evident , if any prin- ciple in morality be fo , that no one , by his con- fent , can transfer to another a ...
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... State prayers in our liturgy should be fewer and fhorter . Whatever may be pre- tended , the congregation do not feel that con- cern in the subject of these prayers , which must be felt , or ever prayer be made to God with VOL . II . F ...
... State prayers in our liturgy should be fewer and fhorter . Whatever may be pre- tended , the congregation do not feel that con- cern in the subject of these prayers , which must be felt , or ever prayer be made to God with VOL . II . F ...
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William Paley. earneftness . The state style likewise seems un- seasonably introduced into these prayers , as ill according with that annihilation of human great- nefs , of which every act that carries the mind to God presents the idea ...
William Paley. earneftness . The state style likewise seems un- seasonably introduced into these prayers , as ill according with that annihilation of human great- nefs , of which every act that carries the mind to God presents the idea ...
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Page 152 - For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid ; for he beareth not the sword in vain : for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.
Page 46 - And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint...
Page 152 - ... he is a minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil. Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath- but also for conscience
Page 46 - Remember Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, thy servants, to whom thou swarest by thine own self, and saidst unto them, I will multiply your seed as the stars of heaven, and all this land that I have spoken of will I give unto your seed, and they shall inherit it for ever. And the LORD repented of the evil which he thought to do unto his people.
Page 73 - And it came to pass, that on the sixth day they gathered twice as much bread, two omers for one man. And all the rulers of the congregation came and told Moses.
Page 74 - See, for that the LORD hath given you the sabbath, therefore he giveth you on the sixth day the bread of two days; abide ye every man in his place, let no man go out of his place on the seventh day.
Page 98 - Again, ye have heard that it hath been said by them of old time, Thou shalt not forswear thyself, but shalt perform unto the 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...
Page 152 - Wherefore ye must needs be subject not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake. For, for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God's ministers, attending continually upon this very thing. Render therefore to all their dues: tribute, to whom tribute is due; custom, to whom custom ; fear, to whom fear; honour to whom honour.
Page 83 - And remember that thou wast a servant in the land of Egypt, and that the Lord thy God brought thee out thence through a mighty hand and by a stretched out arm: therefore the Lord thy God commanded thee to keep the sabbath day.
Page 152 - Submit yourfelves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's fake ; whether it be to the king, as fupreme; or unto governors, as unto them that are fent by him, for the punifhment of evildoers, and for the praife of them that do well.