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Bounty to the poor is a christian duty ; no one doubts it ; but I do not find it affects
a man ' s honor either way , whether he is bountiful to the poor or not bountiful .
And not only want of charity , but want of justice , is tolerated and connived at by ...
Bounty to the poor is a christian duty ; no one doubts it ; but I do not find it affects
a man ' s honor either way , whether he is bountiful to the poor or not bountiful .
And not only want of charity , but want of justice , is tolerated and connived at by ...
Page 137
the conduct itself , we find few virtues of such great importance ; and that is the
matter which has raised the doubt upon the subject . I will now explain to you the
consideration which I think resolves the difficulty . The true distinction in the case
is ...
the conduct itself , we find few virtues of such great importance ; and that is the
matter which has raised the doubt upon the subject . I will now explain to you the
consideration which I think resolves the difficulty . The true distinction in the case
is ...
Page 140
There is another class of cases , and that is of those in which there is some
degree of doubt or latitude . These are the cases for an honest man to show his
character in ; most especially when they are conjoined with the circumstances of
the ...
There is another class of cases , and that is of those in which there is some
degree of doubt or latitude . These are the cases for an honest man to show his
character in ; most especially when they are conjoined with the circumstances of
the ...
Page 142
The inducement , no doubt , is strong . There are few who can give up their habits
of luxury , or part with the indulgences to which they have been accustomed ;
fewer still who can bear the share of it . There is a reputation to be upheld , a
pride ...
The inducement , no doubt , is strong . There are few who can give up their habits
of luxury , or part with the indulgences to which they have been accustomed ;
fewer still who can bear the share of it . There is a reputation to be upheld , a
pride ...
Page 143
There is a vast difference , no doubt , in the cause of their distress ; but their
distress , in either case , may be great . Now such , perhaps , should be told what
they are to expect . They must look for struggles and temptations . They may
expect ...
There is a vast difference , no doubt , in the cause of their distress ; but their
distress , in either case , may be great . Now such , perhaps , should be told what
they are to expect . They must look for struggles and temptations . They may
expect ...
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Bibliographic information
| Title | Sermons on Various Subjects |
| Author | William Paley |
| Publisher | Hilliard, Gray, Little & Wilkins, 1827 |
| Original from | Harvard University |
| Digitized | 10 Feb 2009 |
| Length | 438 pages |
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