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... object of ridicule at the French Court , were not the only griefs of the ambassador of Sweden . In- adequately recompensed , he was obliged to wait two years for his salary and finally , being reduced to a condition in which he could no ...
... object of ridicule at the French Court , were not the only griefs of the ambassador of Sweden . In- adequately recompensed , he was obliged to wait two years for his salary and finally , being reduced to a condition in which he could no ...
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... object , entitled to peculiar distinction . Justice is not included in the definition of war , because the very point to be decided is , whether any war be just , and what war may be so called . Therefore we must make a distinction be ...
... object , entitled to peculiar distinction . Justice is not included in the definition of war , because the very point to be decided is , whether any war be just , and what war may be so called . Therefore we must make a distinction be ...
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... object of consideration is , what is agreeable to those prin- ciples of nature , and then we come to the rules , which , though arising only out of the former , are of higher dignity , and not only to be embraced , when offered , but ...
... object of consideration is , what is agreeable to those prin- ciples of nature , and then we come to the rules , which , though arising only out of the former , are of higher dignity , and not only to be embraced , when offered , but ...
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... objects to the military service of his own times on account of dangers , and inconveniences very similar to those ... object of dispute , rather than en- gage in law suits . But this , taken in so general an ac- ceptation , is rather ...
... objects to the military service of his own times on account of dangers , and inconveniences very similar to those ... object of dispute , rather than en- gage in law suits . But this , taken in so general an ac- ceptation , is rather ...
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... object to the inconveniences , which may , and actually do arise from a people's thus surrender- ing their rights . For it is not in the power of man to devise any form of government free from imperfections and dangers . As a dramatic ...
... object to the inconveniences , which may , and actually do arise from a people's thus surrender- ing their rights . For it is not in the power of man to devise any form of government free from imperfections and dangers . As a dramatic ...
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Page 28 - For what nation is there so great, who hath God so nigh unto them, as the LORD our God is in all things that we call upon him for?
Page 44 - 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 39 - And surely your blood of your lives will I require: at the hand of every beast will I require it, and at the hand of man; at the hand of every man's brother will I require the life of man. 6 Whoso sheddeth man's blood, by man shall his blood be shed: for in the image of God made he man.
Page 43 - 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...
Page 88 - All these things, so long as they remain in possession, every man has a right to enjoy without disturbance ; but if once they escape from his custody, or he voluntarily abandons the use of them, they return to the common stock, and any man else has an equal right to seize and enjoy them afterwards.
Page 16 - Both for this reason and for others, it would be useful, and indeed it is almost necessary, that certain Congresses of Christian Powers should be held, in which the controversies which arise among some of them may be decided by others who are not interested ; and in which measures may be taken to compel the parties to accept peace on equitable terms.
Page 102 - Implied are such as reason and justice dictate, and which therefore the law presumes that every man undertakes to perform...
Page 5 - But at the close of the fifteenth and the beginning of the sixteenth centuries, they were so abundant that their insincerity can scarcely be doubted.
Page 29 - For when the Gentiles, which have not the law, do by nature the things contained in the law, these, having not the law, are a law unto themselves: Which show the work of the law written in their hearts, their conscience also bearing witness, and their thoughts the mean while accusing or else excusing one another;) In the day when God shall judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ according to my gospel.
Page 63 - Wrongs are divisible into two sorts or species: private wrongs and public wrongs. The former are an infringement or privation of the private or civil rights belonging to individuals, considered as individuals ; and are thereupon frequently termed civil injuries; the latter are a breach and violation of public rights and duties, which affect the whole community, considered as a community ; and are distinguished by the harsher appellation of crimes and misdemeanors.