The Guardian, Volume 2J. Tonson, 1714 |
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... observed that it is the Duty of each particular Períon to aim at the Happiness of his Fellow - Creatures ; and that as this View is of a wider or narrower Extent , it argues a Mind more or less virtu- ous . Hence it follows , that a ...
... observed that it is the Duty of each particular Períon to aim at the Happiness of his Fellow - Creatures ; and that as this View is of a wider or narrower Extent , it argues a Mind more or less virtu- ous . Hence it follows , that a ...
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... observe that our Bleffed Saviour does upon every occafion bend all his Force and Zeal to rebuke and correct the Hypocrifie of the Pharifees . Upon that Subject he fhews a Warmth which one meets with in no other part of his Sermons ...
... observe that our Bleffed Saviour does upon every occafion bend all his Force and Zeal to rebuke and correct the Hypocrifie of the Pharifees . Upon that Subject he fhews a Warmth which one meets with in no other part of his Sermons ...
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... observe , Sir , ' is , that Atheism is more dreadful , and would be more grievous to Human Society , if it were invested with ' fufficient Power , than Religion under any Shape , where its Profeffors do at the bottom believe what they ...
... observe , Sir , ' is , that Atheism is more dreadful , and would be more grievous to Human Society , if it were invested with ' fufficient Power , than Religion under any Shape , where its Profeffors do at the bottom believe what they ...
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... observe laft Winter , that upon the difufe of the Neck - piece ( the Ladies will pardon me if it is not the fashionable Term of Art ) the whole Tribe of Oglers gave their Eyes a new Determination , and sta- red the Fair Sex in the Neck ...
... observe laft Winter , that upon the difufe of the Neck - piece ( the Ladies will pardon me if it is not the fashionable Term of Art ) the whole Tribe of Oglers gave their Eyes a new Determination , and sta- red the Fair Sex in the Neck ...
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thing that is Great and Virtuous ; I fhall here observe , that a Regard to our Pofterity , and those who are to de- fcend from us , ought to have the fame kind of Influence on a generous Mind . A noble Soul would rather Die than commit ...
thing that is Great and Virtuous ; I fhall here observe , that a Regard to our Pofterity , and those who are to de- fcend from us , ought to have the fame kind of Influence on a generous Mind . A noble Soul would rather Die than commit ...
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Page 21 - The Lord maketh poor, and maketh rich: He bringeth low, and lifteth up. He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, And lifteth up the beggar from the dunghill, To set them among princes, And to make them inherit the throne of glory: For the pillars of the earth are the Lord's, And he hath set the world upon them.
Page 25 - The first is, that it is not the being singular, but being singular for something, that argues either extraordinary endowments of nature, or benevolent intentions to mankind, which draws the admiration and esteem of the world.
Page 316 - She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet. She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple.
Page 279 - ... better than they were before. After having been taken up for some time in this course of thought, I diverted myself with a book, according to my usual custom, in order to unbend my mind before I went to sleep. The book I made use of on this occasion was Lucian, where I amused my thoughts for about an hour among the dialogues of the dead, which, in all probability, produced the following dream...
Page 119 - What can the man fear, who takes care in all his actions to please a Being that is omnipotent? A Being who is able to crush all his adversaries...
Page 15 - The glory of his nostrils is terrible. He paweth in the valley, and rejoiceth in his strength: He goeth on to meet the armed men. He mocketh at fear, and is not affrighted ; Neither turneth he back from the sword.
Page 22 - The smith with the tongs both worketh in the coals, and fashioneth it with hammers, and worketh it with the strength of his arms: yea, he is hungry, and his strength faileth: he drinketh no water, and is faint.
Page 316 - Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised. Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.
Page 280 - I think you set out for this place in your nine and twentieth year, what have you been doing all this while ? I had a great deal of business on my hands, says she, being taken up the first twelve years of my life in dressing a jointed baby, and all the remaining part of it in reading plays and romances.