The Comparative Coincidence of Reason and Scripture, Volume 1 |
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Page 10
... it appears requisite to observe in what manner the doctrines contained in the
gospel were first offered to the attention of the hearers ; and Scripture resolves
this inquiry , by informing us that “ St. Paul's manner was to reason with them out
of ...
... it appears requisite to observe in what manner the doctrines contained in the
gospel were first offered to the attention of the hearers ; and Scripture resolves
this inquiry , by informing us that “ St. Paul's manner was to reason with them out
of ...
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But superadded to these obstacles , which often impede our progress in virtue ,
we sometimes , nay frequently , observe in the human kind malignant inclinations
, for the existence of which it appears difficult to account ; such as a malicious ...
But superadded to these obstacles , which often impede our progress in virtue ,
we sometimes , nay frequently , observe in the human kind malignant inclinations
, for the existence of which it appears difficult to account ; such as a malicious ...
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... whose sole gratification appears to consist in the perpetration of mischief , a
disposition which we often hear denominated , perhaps without reflection ,
though probably with much truth , as purely diabolical ; may he not also *
Robertson's ...
... whose sole gratification appears to consist in the perpetration of mischief , a
disposition which we often hear denominated , perhaps without reflection ,
though probably with much truth , as purely diabolical ; may he not also *
Robertson's ...
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We have already remarked upon the frequent instances that present themselves
of early depravity , and it appears extremely probable , ( supposing the existence
of an evil being , ) that he would avail himself of the inexperience of youth and ...
We have already remarked upon the frequent instances that present themselves
of early depravity , and it appears extremely probable , ( supposing the existence
of an evil being , ) that he would avail himself of the inexperience of youth and ...
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And does it not appear at least as rational to suppose , that it is permitted to
molest us through the interposition of an invisible , malicious agent , who may
have many subordinate confederates , as any other medium ? Now we cannot
imagine ...
And does it not appear at least as rational to suppose , that it is permitted to
molest us through the interposition of an invisible , malicious agent , who may
have many subordinate confederates , as any other medium ? Now we cannot
imagine ...
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