Thoughts on Religion & Other Subjects [with Pious Reflections for Every Day in the Month & Prayers by Fénelon.].1846 - 283 pages |
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... behold how men are wont to reason , while they obstinately remain thus ignorant of what they are and refuse all methods of instruction and illumination . " Who has sent me into the world I know not ; what the world is I know not ; nor ...
... behold how men are wont to reason , while they obstinately remain thus ignorant of what they are and refuse all methods of instruction and illumination . " Who has sent me into the world I know not ; what the world is I know not ; nor ...
Page 19
... behold him who has stamped you with his image , and has made you for his worship . You have not only a capacity of being like him , but wisdom , if you follow its directions , will render you his peers . " 66 While those of the latter ...
... behold him who has stamped you with his image , and has made you for his worship . You have not only a capacity of being like him , but wisdom , if you follow its directions , will render you his peers . " 66 While those of the latter ...
Page 21
... more imperious and more fa- tal tyranny . * Behold the present estate and condition of men ! On the one hand , they are carried towards the happi- ness of their primitive nature , by a powerful instinct THOUGHTS ON RELIGION . 21.
... more imperious and more fa- tal tyranny . * Behold the present estate and condition of men ! On the one hand , they are carried towards the happi- ness of their primitive nature , by a powerful instinct THOUGHTS ON RELIGION . 21.
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... behold other persons near me , of the same nature and constitution : I ask if they are any better informed than myself , and they as- sure me they are not . Immediately after which , I take notice , that these unfortunate wanderers ...
... behold other persons near me , of the same nature and constitution : I ask if they are any better informed than myself , and they as- sure me they are not . Immediately after which , I take notice , that these unfortunate wanderers ...
Page 73
... Behold the effects and the tokens of his coming . For two thousand years together , the God of the Jews remained unknown to an infinite variety of nations overspread with Paganism . Yet , at the precise time foretold , the Pagans in all ...
... Behold the effects and the tokens of his coming . For two thousand years together , the God of the Jews remained unknown to an infinite variety of nations overspread with Paganism . Yet , at the precise time foretold , the Pagans in all ...
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