The works of William Paley, Volume 5W. Baynes ... [et. al.], 1823 |
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... amongst his hearers , than in any other part of his office . Until he succeed in this , he loses his labour : and when once , from any cause whatever , a spirit of levity has taken hold of a mind , it is next to impossible to plant ...
... amongst his hearers , than in any other part of his office . Until he succeed in this , he loses his labour : and when once , from any cause whatever , a spirit of levity has taken hold of a mind , it is next to impossible to plant ...
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... amongst the invisible things of the uni- verse , there is a Being , the author and origin of all this contrivance and design , and , by consequence , a being of stupendous power , and of wisdom and knowledge incomparably exalted above ...
... amongst the invisible things of the uni- verse , there is a Being , the author and origin of all this contrivance and design , and , by consequence , a being of stupendous power , and of wisdom and knowledge incomparably exalted above ...
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... Amongst religious exercises , I also reckon family prayer , which unites many of the uses both of public worship and private prayer . The reading of religious books is likewise to be accounted a religious exercise . Reli- gious ...
... Amongst religious exercises , I also reckon family prayer , which unites many of the uses both of public worship and private prayer . The reading of religious books is likewise to be accounted a religious exercise . Reli- gious ...
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... amongst a few friends . In this plan of life there is no confusion or interference of its parts ; and unless a man be given to sloth and laziness , which are what religion con- demns , he will find time enough for them all . This calm ...
... amongst a few friends . In this plan of life there is no confusion or interference of its parts ; and unless a man be given to sloth and laziness , which are what religion con- demns , he will find time enough for them all . This calm ...
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... Amongst these I particularly recommend the prayers and de- votions annexed to the new Whole Duty of Man . Bishop Burnet , in speaking of such kind of books , very truly says , " By the fre- quent reading of these books , by the relish ...
... Amongst these I particularly recommend the prayers and de- votions annexed to the new Whole Duty of Man . Bishop Burnet , in speaking of such kind of books , very truly says , " By the fre- quent reading of these books , by the relish ...
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