Thoughts on Religion & Other Subjects [with Pious Reflections for Every Day in the Month & Prayers by Fénelon.].1846 - 283 pages |
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... contrary , represents men as in a state of darkness , and of estrangement from God ; since it affirms him to have withdrawn himself from their dis- covery , and to have chosen , in his word , the very style and appellation of Deus ...
... contrary , represents men as in a state of darkness , and of estrangement from God ; since it affirms him to have withdrawn himself from their dis- covery , and to have chosen , in his word , the very style and appellation of Deus ...
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... contrary , I affirm , that the love of ourselves , the interest of mankind , and the most simple and artless reason , do naturally inspire us with these sentiments : and that to see thus far , is not to exceed the sphere of unrefined ...
... contrary , I affirm , that the love of ourselves , the interest of mankind , and the most simple and artless reason , do naturally inspire us with these sentiments : and that to see thus far , is not to exceed the sphere of unrefined ...
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... contrary , I am resolved to treat those with scorn and derision who labour in this inquiry and care ; and so to run without fear or foresight , upon the trial of the all - important event ; permitting myself to be led softly on to death ...
... contrary , I am resolved to treat those with scorn and derision who labour in this inquiry and care ; and so to run without fear or foresight , upon the trial of the all - important event ; permitting myself to be led softly on to death ...
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... contrary to nature and sense , should he make use of this hour not to procure informa- tion , but to pursue his vanity or sport . And yet such is the condition of the persons whom we are now describ- ing ; only with this difference ...
... contrary to nature and sense , should he make use of this hour not to procure informa- tion , but to pursue his vanity or sport . And yet such is the condition of the persons whom we are now describ- ing ; only with this difference ...
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... contrary , nothing can more effectually expose them to the contempt and aver- sion of mankind , or mark them out for persons defective in parts and judgment . And , indeed , should we de- mand from them an account of their sentiments ...
... contrary , nothing can more effectually expose them to the contempt and aver- sion of mankind , or mark them out for persons defective in parts and judgment . And , indeed , should we de- mand from them an account of their sentiments ...
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able adore affections afflictions agreeable amongst Antichrist apostles appearance apprehend assurance atheism behold believe blessed blind body capable cause cern Christian church circumcision comfort concupiscence condition confess contrary corruption creatures death deism desire Deus absconditus discern Divine Divine grace doctrine earth enemies eternal evil faith false fear foretold give glory grace greatest happiness heart heaven hence Holy Spirit hope human humble inclined infinite Jesus Christ Jews judge judgment knowledge latter less light ligion live Lord Mahomet mankind manner means mercy Messias mind miracles misery nature ness never object obliged Old Testament ourselves pagans passions peace perfect persons pleased pleasure possession pray PRAYER principles prophecies prophets Psal reason received religion render repug sacrifice Scripture seek sense sins sion soul spirit St Paul suffer thee thine things thou hast thought thy holy tion true truth understand unto weakness whole