The Works of William Paley: With a Life of the Author, Volume 2Thomas Tegg, 1825 - Theology |
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... allows no place for discovery or invention , properly so called ; and in which all that can belong to a writer is his mode of reasoning or his judgment of probabilities ; I should have thought it superfluous , had it been easier to me ...
... allows no place for discovery or invention , properly so called ; and in which all that can belong to a writer is his mode of reasoning or his judgment of probabilities ; I should have thought it superfluous , had it been easier to me ...
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... allows of fornication , adultery , drunkenness , prodigality , duelling , and of revenge in the extreme , and lays no stress upon the virtues opposite to these . CHAP . III . THE LAW OF THE LAND . THAT part of mankind who are beneath ...
... allows of fornication , adultery , drunkenness , prodigality , duelling , and of revenge in the extreme , and lays no stress upon the virtues opposite to these . CHAP . III . THE LAW OF THE LAND . THAT part of mankind who are beneath ...
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... allowed by those who have expe- rienced it , and perhaps by those alone , that pleasure which is purchased by the encumbrance of our fortune , is purchased too dear ; the pleasure never compen- sating for the perpetual irritation of ...
... allowed by those who have expe- rienced it , and perhaps by those alone , that pleasure which is purchased by the encumbrance of our fortune , is purchased too dear ; the pleasure never compen- sating for the perpetual irritation of ...
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... pursuers , is a different question ; and a question concerning which we may be allowed to entertain great doubt . The pleasure of success is exquisite ; so also is the anxiety of the pursuit 18 HUMAN HAPPINESS . Oath of Allegiance.
... pursuers , is a different question ; and a question concerning which we may be allowed to entertain great doubt . The pleasure of success is exquisite ; so also is the anxiety of the pursuit 18 HUMAN HAPPINESS . Oath of Allegiance.
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... allow of an indulgence in the deviation from them . The luxurious receive no greater pleasure from their dain- ties than the peasant does from his bread and cheese : but the peasant , whenever he goes abroad , finds a feast ; whereas ...
... allow of an indulgence in the deviation from them . The luxurious receive no greater pleasure from their dain- ties than the peasant does from his bread and cheese : but the peasant , whenever he goes abroad , finds a feast ; whereas ...
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Page 239 - I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; for kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.
Page 255 - And on the seventh day God ended his work which he had made; and he rested on the seventh day from all his work which he had made. And God blessed the seventh day, and sanctified it: because that in it he had rested from all his work which God created and made.
Page 148 - If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food, and one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be ye warmed and filled ; notwithstanding ye give them not those things which are needful to the body; what doth it profit?
Page 177 - This they said, tempting him that they might have to accuse him. But Jesus stooped down, and with his finger wrote on the ground as though he heard them not. So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.
Page 301 - ... 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. Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.
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Page 264 - Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut, where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you.
Page 141 - And inasmuch as ye have done it to one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me...
Page 158 - But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also. And if any man will sue thee at the law, and take away thy coat, let him have thy cloak also. And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain.
Page 112 - 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...