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Page 122
... such moralities , as the mere selfishness of man would lead him to ordain , even in a community of atheists . II . Let us now attempt to unfold a few of the practical consequences that may be drawn from the principle 122.
... such moralities , as the mere selfishness of man would lead him to ordain , even in a community of atheists . II . Let us now attempt to unfold a few of the practical consequences that may be drawn from the principle 122.
Page 186
... atheism . And this argument is not at all affected by the actual state of sinfulness and infirmity into which we have fallen . It is true , even of saints on earth , that they commit sin . But to be overtaken in a fault is one thing ...
... atheism . And this argument is not at all affected by the actual state of sinfulness and infirmity into which we have fallen . It is true , even of saints on earth , that they commit sin . But to be overtaken in a fault is one thing ...
Page 252
... atheism in the former which does not belong to the latter , and in virtue of which be seen that the love of money is , indeed , the root of all evil . it may When we indulge the love of that which is purchased by money , the materials ...
... atheism in the former which does not belong to the latter , and in virtue of which be seen that the love of money is , indeed , the root of all evil . it may When we indulge the love of that which is purchased by money , the materials ...
Page 253
... atheism of the former , who has a mind for the sense and knowledge of his Creator , is often as entire as the atheism of the latter , who has it not . Man , who ought to look to the primary cause of all his blessings , because he is ...
... atheism of the former , who has a mind for the sense and knowledge of his Creator , is often as entire as the atheism of the latter , who has it not . Man , who ought to look to the primary cause of all his blessings , because he is ...
Page 254
... atheism , while tasting the bounties of Providence , is just as complete , as is the athe- ism of the inferior animals . But theirs pro- ceeds from their incapacity of knowing God . His proceeds from his not liking to retain God in his ...
... atheism , while tasting the bounties of Providence , is just as complete , as is the athe- ism of the inferior animals . But theirs pro- ceeds from their incapacity of knowing God . His proceeds from his not liking to retain God in his ...
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Page 211 - It were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he cast into the sea, than that he should offend one of these little ones.
Page 103 - He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much : and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much.
Page 175 - Let no man deceive you with vain words : for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience.
Page 37 - For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink, but righteousness, and peace and joy in the Holy Ghost. For he that in these things serveth Christ is acceptable to God, and approved of men.
Page 212 - Wherefore, if meat make my brother to offend, I will eat no ^ flesh while the world standeth, * lest I make my brother to offend.
Page 225 - But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake that burneth with fire and brimstone; which is the second death.
Page 134 - ... a fulfilling of the righteousness of the law — a strenuous avoidance of sin, in its slightest possible taint or modification — a strenuous performance of duty, up to the last jot and tittle of its exactions — so, that let the untrue professors of the faith do what they will in the way of antinomianism, and let the enemies of the faith say what they will about our antinomianism, the real spirit of the dispensation under which we live is such, that whosoever shall break one of the least of...
Page 172 - We speak not of his poverty all the time that he lived upon earth. We speak not of those years when, a houseless wanderer in an unthankful world, he had not where to lay his head. We speak not of the meek and uncomplaining sufferance with which he met the many ills that oppressed the tenor of his mortal existence. But we speak of that awful burden which crushed and overwhelmed its termination. We speak of that season of the hour and the power of darkness, when it pleased the Lord to bruise him, and...
Page 240 - And whosoever shall offend one of these little ones that believe in me, it is better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he were cast into the sea.
Page vii - And if ye lend to them of whom ye hope to receive, what thank have ye? for sinners also lend to sinners, to receive as much again.