The Works of the Rev. Sydney Smith, Volume 1Longman, Brown, Green, and Longmans, 1848 - British literature |
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... whole , this sermon is rather the production of what is called a sensible , than of a very acute man ; of a man certainly more remarkable for his learning than his originality . It refutes the very refutable positions of Mr. Godwin ...
... whole , this sermon is rather the production of what is called a sensible , than of a very acute man ; of a man certainly more remarkable for his learning than his originality . It refutes the very refutable positions of Mr. Godwin ...
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... whole nights watching over the British constitution , we shall not stop to inquire ; because , when the prac- tical effect of sentiments is good , we would not diminish . their merits by investigating their origin . We seriously commend ...
... whole nights watching over the British constitution , we shall not stop to inquire ; because , when the prac- tical effect of sentiments is good , we would not diminish . their merits by investigating their origin . We seriously commend ...
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... whole of the work , that degree of good humour , which the terror of indictment by our Lord the King is so well calculated to inspire . It is of some importance , too , that grown - up country gentlemen should be habituated to read ...
... whole of the work , that degree of good humour , which the terror of indictment by our Lord the King is so well calculated to inspire . It is of some importance , too , that grown - up country gentlemen should be habituated to read ...
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... whole burden of supporting the poor ; a convenient system enough in the eyes of a rich ecclesiastic ; and objectionable only , because it is im- practicable , pernicious , and unjust . " The question of the corn trade has divided ...
... whole burden of supporting the poor ; a convenient system enough in the eyes of a rich ecclesiastic ; and objectionable only , because it is im- practicable , pernicious , and unjust . " The question of the corn trade has divided ...
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Sydney Smith. that upon which the whole of Mr. Nares's sermon is founded . The most benevolent , the most christian , and the most profitable conduct the farmer can pursue , is , to sell his commodities for the highest price he can pos ...
Sydney Smith. that upon which the whole of Mr. Nares's sermon is founded . The most benevolent , the most christian , and the most profitable conduct the farmer can pursue , is , to sell his commodities for the highest price he can pos ...
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Page 426 - And now behold I go bound in the spirit unto Jerusalem, not knowing the things that shall befall me there ; save that the Holy Ghost witnesseth in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions abide me. But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry which I have received of the Lord Jesus to testify the Gospel of the grace of God.
Page 424 - But Peter and John answered and said unto them; Whether it be right in the sight of God to hearken unto you more than unto God, judge ye. For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard.