The Book of Peace: A Collection of Essays on War and Peace |
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... from what they were fifty years ago ; and difficulties , which would then have
involved nations in conflict , have frequently been settled with scarce a thought of
shedding each other ' s blood for the purpose . Leading cabinets have become
far ...
... from what they were fifty years ago ; and difficulties , which would then have
involved nations in conflict , have frequently been settled with scarce a thought of
shedding each other ' s blood for the purpose . Leading cabinets have become
far ...
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It has always resulted from a public opinion grossly perverted ; this opinion in
favor of war must be radically changed , before peace can become permanent or
general ; and , among other means adapted to produce such a change , we wish
...
It has always resulted from a public opinion grossly perverted ; this opinion in
favor of war must be radically changed , before peace can become permanent or
general ; and , among other means adapted to produce such a change , we wish
...
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Let them act upon their own principles , and become not only the friends but the
advocates of Peace . Let ministers from the pulpit , writers from the press , and
private Christians in their intercourse with each other and the world , inculcate a ...
Let them act upon their own principles , and become not only the friends but the
advocates of Peace . Let ministers from the pulpit , writers from the press , and
private Christians in their intercourse with each other and the world , inculcate a ...
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The progress of freedom , and popular education ; - the growing influence of the
people , always the chief sufferers from war , over every form of government ; —
the vastly augmented power of public opinion fast becoming more and more ...
The progress of freedom , and popular education ; - the growing influence of the
people , always the chief sufferers from war , over every form of government ; —
the vastly augmented power of public opinion fast becoming more and more ...
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Expressly , repeatedly has he promised , that ' the earth shall be filled with the
knowledge of his name , even as the waters cover the sea ; that the kingdoms of
this world shall all become the kingdom of our Lord and Savior , Jesus Christ ; '
and ...
Expressly , repeatedly has he promised , that ' the earth shall be filled with the
knowledge of his name , even as the waters cover the sea ; that the kingdoms of
this world shall all become the kingdom of our Lord and Savior , Jesus Christ ; '
and ...
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