The Works of the Right Reverend Father in God, Joseph Butler, D.C.L., Late Lord Bishop of Durham: Sermonsat the Clarendon Press, 1844 |
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xii. oldal
... Misery and injustice are indeed equally contrary to some different parts of our nature taken singly : but injustice is moreover contrary to the whole constitution of the nature . If it be asked , whether this constitution be really what ...
... Misery and injustice are indeed equally contrary to some different parts of our nature taken singly : but injustice is moreover contrary to the whole constitution of the nature . If it be asked , whether this constitution be really what ...
xvi. oldal
... misery , of such a creature as man , placed in the circumstances which we are in this world . But suppose there are particular exceptions ; a case which this author was un- willing to put , and yet surely it is to be put : or suppose a ...
... misery , of such a creature as man , placed in the circumstances which we are in this world . But suppose there are particular exceptions ; a case which this author was un- willing to put , and yet surely it is to be put : or suppose a ...
xix. oldal
... misery of mankind in this world . Consequently it was for the good of the whole that it should be so . What shadow of reason then is there to assert , that this may not be the case hereafter ? Danger of future punishment ( and if there ...
... misery of mankind in this world . Consequently it was for the good of the whole that it should be so . What shadow of reason then is there to assert , that this may not be the case hereafter ? Danger of future punishment ( and if there ...
5. oldal
... misery of our fellow- creatures , is , it seems , merely an accidental circumstance , which the mind has not the least regard to . These are the absurdities which even men of capacity run into , when they have occasion to belie their ...
... misery of our fellow- creatures , is , it seems , merely an accidental circumstance , which the mind has not the least regard to . These are the absurdities which even men of capacity run into , when they have occasion to belie their ...
14. oldal
... misery and unhappiness . Whence then , I say , is all this absurdity and contradiction ? Is it really the result of consideration in mankind , how they may become most easy to themselves , most free from care , and enjoy the chief ...
... misery and unhappiness . Whence then , I say , is all this absurdity and contradiction ? Is it really the result of consideration in mankind , how they may become most easy to themselves , most free from care , and enjoy the chief ...
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action amongst appear appetites arise Balaam Balak behaviour benevolence book of Micah character charity children of Israel children of men Christianity circumstances common compassion conscience consideration considered constitution contrary course creatures danger degree desire distinct distress Divine duty endeavour enjoyment evil existence faculty fear feel fellow-creatures former good-will gospel gratification greater happiness hath heart human nature implies infinite influence injury instances interest irreligion kind ligion likewise Lord love thy neighbour manifest mankind manner matter means mind misery Moab moral necessarily neighbour notion object obligation observed occasion ourselves particular affection passion peculiar perfect persons plainly pleasure poor precept present principle proper proportion pursuit racter reason reflection regard relation religion religious respect satisfaction self-love sense shew Shittim sidered Sirach soever speak superstition suppose surely temper thing thou thought truth unto vice virtue whole wickedness wisdom words
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115. oldal - There were two men in one city ; the one rich, and the other poor. The rich man had exceeding many flocks and herds : but the poor man had nothing, save one little ewe lamb...
175. oldal - Behold, I go forward, but he is not there ; and backward, but I cannot perceive him : on the left hand, where he doth work, but I cannot behold him : he hideth himself on the right hand, that I cannot see him : but he knoweth the way that I take : when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.
280. oldal - I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; for kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.
195. oldal - He hath made every thing beautiful in his time : also he hath set the world in their heart; so that no man can find out the work that God maketh from the beginning to the end.
194. oldal - I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made : marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.
100. oldal - Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy: but I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you...
217. oldal - In the morning sow thy seed, and in the evening withhold not thine hand: for thou knowest not whether shall prosper, either this or that, or whether they both shall be alike good.
87. oldal - Things and actions are what they are, and the consequences of them will be what they will be : why then should we desire to be deceived...
209. oldal - How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard him...
319. oldal - And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart: And thou shall teach them diligently unto thy children, and shall talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up.