The Works of William Paley: SermonsC. and J. Rivington and J. Nunn, 1825 |
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... intention is not always the same with the effect , but often of a nature entirely contrary . Who can doubt but that the inten- tion of our Maker , in giving us the faculty of speech , was mutual utility and pleasure ? Yet the faculty of ...
... intention is not always the same with the effect , but often of a nature entirely contrary . Who can doubt but that the inten- tion of our Maker , in giving us the faculty of speech , was mutual utility and pleasure ? Yet the faculty of ...
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... intention , but far different its effects : its effects , in many instances , are altogether opposite ; they are not unfrequently such as to increase the condemnation and punishment . " He that despised Moses ' law died without mercy ...
... intention , but far different its effects : its effects , in many instances , are altogether opposite ; they are not unfrequently such as to increase the condemnation and punishment . " He that despised Moses ' law died without mercy ...
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... intention , rather than to its effects , which are in so many other cases , as well as in this , contrary and opposite . " The wolf shall dwell with the lamb , and the leopard shall lie down with the kid ; and the calf , and the young ...
... intention , rather than to its effects , which are in so many other cases , as well as in this , contrary and opposite . " The wolf shall dwell with the lamb , and the leopard shall lie down with the kid ; and the calf , and the young ...
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... intention of any passage in the Bible , to say that there is , or to authorize us in casting over - righteous- ness as a reproach or a censure upon any one . In like manner it has been objected , that so much regard , or as the ...
... intention of any passage in the Bible , to say that there is , or to authorize us in casting over - righteous- ness as a reproach or a censure upon any one . In like manner it has been objected , that so much regard , or as the ...
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... intention , with which the words were spoken , was evidently to check and repel that opinion of merit , which is sure to arise from the habit of fixing our contemplation so much upon our good qualities , and so little upon our bad ones ...
... intention , with which the words were spoken , was evidently to check and repel that opinion of merit , which is sure to arise from the habit of fixing our contemplation so much upon our good qualities , and so little upon our bad ones ...
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Page 203 - But the scripture hath concluded all under sin, that the promise by faith of Jesus Christ might be given to them that believe.
Page 248 - But forasmuch as he had not to pay, his lord commanded him to be sold, and his wife, and children, and all that he had, and payment to be made.
Page 209 - For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness; Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them.
Page 395 - Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due season? Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing.
Page 394 - With good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men: Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether he be bond or free.
Page 162 - Wherefore I say unto thee, Her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much: but to whom little is forgiven, the same loveth little.
Page 178 - Let him that stole steal no more : but rather let him labour, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth.
Page 286 - IF ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth: For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God. When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory.
Page 208 - For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world ; looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ ; who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.
Page 21 - And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.