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... speak the truth , the other intending to deceive . Now , some of the conse- quences of this act are common to both cases , namely , that the hearers may , in both cases , be deceived . But it is equally manifest , that there are also ...
... speak the truth , the other intending to deceive . Now , some of the conse- quences of this act are common to both cases , namely , that the hearers may , in both cases , be deceived . But it is equally manifest , that there are also ...
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... speak of these instances of power , as ac- tions . 2. Action is never affirmed , but of beings possessed of a will ; that is , of those in whom the putting forth of power is immediately consequent upon their determination to put it ...
... speak of these instances of power , as ac- tions . 2. Action is never affirmed , but of beings possessed of a will ; that is , of those in whom the putting forth of power is immediately consequent upon their determination to put it ...
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... speak of two events in nature , of which one is the cause of the other , we use the word in one of the following senses . First , we use it to denote stated antecedency merely ; as , when we say that sensation is the cause of perception ...
... speak of two events in nature , of which one is the cause of the other , we use the word in one of the following senses . First , we use it to denote stated antecedency merely ; as , when we say that sensation is the cause of perception ...
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... speak , may be referred to some law or fact , more general than itself . We say , in other words , that the fact in question is a species under some genus , with which it agrees as to generic qualities ; and from which it is ...
... speak , may be referred to some law or fact , more general than itself . We say , in other words , that the fact in question is a species under some genus , with which it agrees as to generic qualities ; and from which it is ...
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... speak , is fixed , that is , is as great as it can be , while we do not certainly know that the other is as great as it can be , we cannot affirm that right and the greatest amount of happi- ness always coincide ; nor , that we are ...
... speak , is fixed , that is , is as great as it can be , while we do not certainly know that the other is as great as it can be , we cannot affirm that right and the greatest amount of happi- ness always coincide ; nor , that we are ...
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Page 34 - Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them, for God hath showed it unto them. For the invisible things of him, from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his Eternal Power and God-head, so that they are without excuse...
Page 390 - They that turn many to righteousness shall shine as the stars for ever and ever.
Page 259 - Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, shall be called least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, he shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.
Page 375 - It blesseth him that gives, and him that takes ; 'Tis mightiest in the mightiest: it becomes The throned monarch better than his crown; His sceptre shows the force of temporal power, The attribute to awe and majesty, Wherein doth sit the dread and fear of kings; But mercy is above this sceptred sway, It is enthroned in the hearts of kings, It is an attribute to God himself; And earthly power doth then show likest God's When mercy seasons justice.
Page 145 - He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him.
Page 311 - Likewise, ye wives, be in subjection to your own husbands, that, if any obey not the word, they also may without the word be won by the conversation of the wives, while they behold your chaste conversation coupled with fear.
Page 311 - Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel ; but let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.
Page 90 - I am come in my Father's name, and ye receive me not : if another shall come in his own name, him ye will receive.
Page 52 - tis done, then 'twere well It were done quickly: If the assassination Could trammel up the consequence, and catch, 'With his surcease, success ; that but this blow Might be the be-all and the end-all here. But here, upon this bank and shoal of time, — We'd jump the life to come...
Page 104 - How noble in reason! how infinite in faculties, in form and moving, how express and admirable in action, how like an angel in apprehension, how like a god ! the beauty of the world! the paragon of animals! And yet, to me, what is this quintessence of dust? man delights not me; no, nor woman neither, though, by your smiling, you seem to say so.