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Page 185
... means which Providence puts into our power . The con- tinuance and propagation of families makes a great part of the Jewish law , and is by no means prohibited in the Christian institution , though the necessity of it continues no ...
... means which Providence puts into our power . The con- tinuance and propagation of families makes a great part of the Jewish law , and is by no means prohibited in the Christian institution , though the necessity of it continues no ...
Page 193
... means of consequence , as it is to solicit votes to be elected a member of Parliament ? Mr. Strahan had told me that a countryman of his and mine , who had risen to eminence in the law , had , when first making his way , solicited him ...
... means of consequence , as it is to solicit votes to be elected a member of Parliament ? Mr. Strahan had told me that a countryman of his and mine , who had risen to eminence in the law , had , when first making his way , solicited him ...
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... mean simply being without , -but not having a want . " I maintained , against this proposition , that it was better ... means of procuring respect . Was Charles the Twelfth , think you , less respected for his coarse blue coat and black ...
... mean simply being without , -but not having a want . " I maintained , against this proposition , that it was better ... means of procuring respect . Was Charles the Twelfth , think you , less respected for his coarse blue coat and black ...
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