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... existence a strong presumptive argument at least in its favour , drawn from the testimony of those who at- tended our Author in the sickness of which he died . The last days of this excellent Prelate were passed at Bath ; Dr Nathanael ...
... existence a strong presumptive argument at least in its favour , drawn from the testimony of those who at- tended our Author in the sickness of which he died . The last days of this excellent Prelate were passed at Bath ; Dr Nathanael ...
Page xxv
... existence : I clearly discern its use and importance . But in no respect is it more important , than as it suggests the idea of a moral Governor . Let this idea be once effaced , and the principle of conscience will soon be found weak ...
... existence : I clearly discern its use and importance . But in no respect is it more important , than as it suggests the idea of a moral Governor . Let this idea be once effaced , and the principle of conscience will soon be found weak ...
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... existence , be thought incredible . * next . The presumption against Revelation in general being dispatched , objections against the Christian Revelation in particular , against the scheme of it , as distinguished from objections ...
... existence , be thought incredible . * next . The presumption against Revelation in general being dispatched , objections against the Christian Revelation in particular , against the scheme of it , as distinguished from objections ...
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... to think a being endued with living powers , ever loses them during its whole existence , than to believe that a stone ever acquires them . also that they exist , when there is no present CHAP . I. ] 59 OF A FUTURE LIFE .
... to think a being endued with living powers , ever loses them during its whole existence , than to believe that a stone ever acquires them . also that they exist , when there is no present CHAP . I. ] 59 OF A FUTURE LIFE .
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... existence of our living powers depends , this shows further , there can no probability be collected from the reason of the thing , that death will be their destruction : because their existence may depend upon somewhat in no degree ...
... existence of our living powers depends , this shows further , there can no probability be collected from the reason of the thing , that death will be their destruction : because their existence may depend upon somewhat in no degree ...
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Page 185 - ... how shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard him; God also bearing them witness, both with signs and wonders, and with divers miracles, and gifts of the Holy Ghost, according to his own will?
Page 217 - And this spake he not of himself: but being high priest that year, he prophesied that Jesus should die for that nation ; and not for that nation only, but that also he should gather together in one the children of God that were scattered abroad.
Page 82 - Then shall they call upon me, but I will not answer; they shall seek me early, but they shall not find me; For that they hated knowledge, and did not choose the fear of the Lord: They would none of my counsel; they despised all my reproof. Therefore shall they eat of the fruit of their own way, and be filled with their own devices.
Page 83 - LORD hath not defied ? for from the top of the rocks I see him, and from the hills I behold him: lo, the people shall dwell alone, and shall not be reckoned among the nations. Who can count the dust of Jacob, and the number of the fourth part of Israel ? let me die the death of the righteous, and let my last end be like his...
Page 241 - I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; for kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.
Page 175 - I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made : marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.
Page 160 - Behold, I go forward, but he is not there ; and backward, but I cannot perceive him : on the left hand, where he doth work, but I cannot behold him : he hideth himself on the right hand, that I cannot see him : but he knoweth the way that I take : when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.
Page 72 - But the only distinct meaning of that word is, stated, fixed, or settled; since what is natural as much requires and presupposes an intelligent agent to render it so, ie, to effect it continually, or at stated times, as what is supernatural or miraculous does to effect it for once. And from hence it must follow, that persons...
Page 91 - Things and actions are what they are, and the consequences of them will be what they will be: why, then, should we desire to be deceived?