Sermons on Various Subjects |
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But in the works , no less than in the words of God , the intention is not always the
same with the effect , but often of a nature entirely contrary . Who can doubt but
that the intention of our Maker , in giving us the faculty of speech , was mutual ...
But in the works , no less than in the words of God , the intention is not always the
same with the effect , but often of a nature entirely contrary . Who can doubt but
that the intention of our Maker , in giving us the faculty of speech , was mutual ...
Page 2
Therefore we are not to wonder as though it were any thing strange , that the
intention of the Gospel is different from its effects . It is , in a certain degree , the
case with all things which belong to us . It is more particularly true , as it was more
...
Therefore we are not to wonder as though it were any thing strange , that the
intention of the Gospel is different from its effects . It is , in a certain degree , the
case with all things which belong to us . It is more particularly true , as it was more
...
Page 3
The ignorance of the Christian is more voluntary than that of the unenlightened
heathen ; there is that difference ; but the soothing effect of ignorance is the same
in both . On this account , when the infidel became a Christian , and began to ...
The ignorance of the Christian is more voluntary than that of the unenlightened
heathen ; there is that difference ; but the soothing effect of ignorance is the same
in both . On this account , when the infidel became a Christian , and began to ...
Page 6
And not only does the punishment of the law effect this change , but the
punishment of misery which men endure in consequence of losses either in their
health , or fortune , or reputation . These are stings which sin inflicts , and we
hope that ...
And not only does the punishment of the law effect this change , but the
punishment of misery which men endure in consequence of losses either in their
health , or fortune , or reputation . These are stings which sin inflicts , and we
hope that ...
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This state of complete depravity is the effect of a totally neglected education , and
of being at the same time thrown , when very young , amongst profligate
examples . Neither of these causes is sufficient to produce the effect by itself ; but
both ...
This state of complete depravity is the effect of a totally neglected education , and
of being at the same time thrown , when very young , amongst profligate
examples . Neither of these causes is sufficient to produce the effect by itself ; but
both ...
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Bibliographic information
| Title | Sermons on Various Subjects |
| Author | William Paley |
| Publisher | Hilliard, Gray, Little and Wilkins, 1827 |
| Original from | Harvard University |
| Digitized | 10 Feb 2009 |
| Length | 438 pages |
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