The philosphy of religionE.C. Biddle, 1840 |
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... human mind and the Supreme Intelli- gence , it appears quite conformable to the magnificent harmo- ny of the universe , and to the wisdom and benevolence of its Almighty Author , to suppose , that there are beings within the range of ...
... human mind and the Supreme Intelli- gence , it appears quite conformable to the magnificent harmo- ny of the universe , and to the wisdom and benevolence of its Almighty Author , to suppose , that there are beings within the range of ...
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... human power can enable us to penetrate , we must remain ignorant of the nature and economy of those intellectual beings , till our souls take their flight from these " tabernacles of clay , " to join their kindred spirits in the invi ...
... human power can enable us to penetrate , we must remain ignorant of the nature and economy of those intellectual beings , till our souls take their flight from these " tabernacles of clay , " to join their kindred spirits in the invi ...
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... human investiga- tion ; and therefore , forms a prominent and legitimate branch of what may be termed " The Philosophy of Religion . " That the moral relations of intelligent minds , and the temper and conduct corresponding with these ...
... human investiga- tion ; and therefore , forms a prominent and legitimate branch of what may be termed " The Philosophy of Religion . " That the moral relations of intelligent minds , and the temper and conduct corresponding with these ...
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... human nature , and a haughtiness of mind which are altogether inconsistent with the mild and benevolent precepts of Him who , in the midst of his severest sufferings from men , exclaimed Father , forgive them , for they know not what ...
... human nature , and a haughtiness of mind which are altogether inconsistent with the mild and benevolent precepts of Him who , in the midst of his severest sufferings from men , exclaimed Father , forgive them , for they know not what ...
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... human race . In particular , he is bound to inquire into the probability of the alleged fact of the depravity of man , and to consider , whether the general train of human actions , the leading facts of history in reference to all ages ...
... human race . In particular , he is bound to inquire into the probability of the alleged fact of the depravity of man , and to consider , whether the general train of human actions , the leading facts of history in reference to all ages ...
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Page 140 - But he turned, and rebuked them, and said, Ye know not what manner of spirit ye are of. For the Son of man is not come to destroy men's lives, but to save them.
Page 165 - And in that day will I make a covenant for them with the beasts of the field, and with the fowls of heaven, and with the creeping things of the ground: and I will break the bow and the sword and the battle out of the earth, and will make them to lie down safely.
Page 364 - Yet Michael the archangel, when contending with the devil he disputed about the body of Moses, durst not bring against him a railing accusation, but said, The Lord rebuke thee.
Page 252 - And God said unto Noah, The end of all flesh is come before me; for the earth is filled with violence through them; and, behold, I will destroy them with the earth.
Page 244 - God ; for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is the rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
Page 182 - What though, in solemn silence, all Move round the dark terrestrial ball; What though no real voice nor sound Amid their radiant orbs be found; In reason's ear they all rejoice, And utter forth a glorious voice, For ever singing as they shine, The hand that made us is divine.
Page 47 - How precious also are thy thoughts unto me, O God! How great is the sum of them ! If I should count them, they are more in number than the sand : When I awake, I am still with thee.
Page 341 - And all that believed were together, and had all things common ; and sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had need.
Page 140 - Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy: but I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you...
Page 69 - Let all the earth fear the Lord : let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him.