Thoughts on Religion & Other Subjects [with Pious Reflections for Every Day in the Month & Prayers by Fénelon.].1846 - 283 pages |
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... mercy , but that he would come himself into the world for its performance , foretell- ing by his prophets , the very time and manner of his coming . Yet , in the meanwhile , to confirm the hope of his elect through all ages , he ...
... mercy , but that he would come himself into the world for its performance , foretell- ing by his prophets , the very time and manner of his coming . Yet , in the meanwhile , to confirm the hope of his elect through all ages , he ...
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... mercy of God , that he should afford the means of such a knowledge . To perform this , is the office , and the very essence of Christianity , On this subject let men examine the order and econo- C my of the world , and let them see ...
... mercy of God , that he should afford the means of such a knowledge . To perform this , is the office , and the very essence of Christianity , On this subject let men examine the order and econo- C my of the world , and let them see ...
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... own strength , whether his mercy cannot render us capable of an union with him . For I would gladly be informed whence this creature , which acknowledgeth himself so weak and contemptible , should obtain THOUGHTS ON RELIGION . 27.
... own strength , whether his mercy cannot render us capable of an union with him . For I would gladly be informed whence this creature , which acknowledgeth himself so weak and contemptible , should obtain THOUGHTS ON RELIGION . 27.
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... mercy , and of measuring it by such a rule and standard as his own fancy suggests . Man knows so little of the Divine Essence , as to remain ignorant of what he is himself ; and yet , disturbed at this imperfect view of his own ...
... mercy , and of measuring it by such a rule and standard as his own fancy suggests . Man knows so little of the Divine Essence , as to remain ignorant of what he is himself ; and yet , disturbed at this imperfect view of his own ...
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... mercy , which is not their due . Were it his plea- sure to overcome the stubbornness of the most hardened unbelievers , he could easily effect it by discovering him- self so manifestly to them , as to set the truth of his ex- istence ...
... mercy , which is not their due . Were it his plea- sure to overcome the stubbornness of the most hardened unbelievers , he could easily effect it by discovering him- self so manifestly to them , as to set the truth of his ex- istence ...
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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