The Works of President Edwards ...Isaac Sturtevant, Printer, 1808 - Congregational churches |
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... perfect definition of the Will , to say , that it is that by which the soul either chooses or refuses ; I am content with it : Though I think that it is enough to say , it is that by which the soul chooses : For in every act of Will ...
... perfect definition of the Will , to say , that it is that by which the soul either chooses or refuses ; I am content with it : Though I think that it is enough to say , it is that by which the soul chooses : For in every act of Will ...
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... perfect indifference , with respect to the direct ob , ject of the volition . So that in every act , or going forth of the Will , there is some preponderation of the mind or incli- nation , one way rather than another ; and the soul had ...
... perfect indifference , with respect to the direct ob , ject of the volition . So that in every act , or going forth of the Will , there is some preponderation of the mind or incli- nation , one way rather than another ; and the soul had ...
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... perfect enume ration . But so much I think may be determined in general , without room for controversy , that whatever is perceived or apprehended by an intelligent and voluntary agent , which has the nature and influence of a motive to ...
... perfect enume ration . But so much I think may be determined in general , without room for controversy , that whatever is perceived or apprehended by an intelligent and voluntary agent , which has the nature and influence of a motive to ...
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... perfect insignificance and nonsense ; or in some new sense , diverse from their common use ; which is with reference , as has been observed , to supposable opposition , unwillingness and resistance ; whereas , here , the very ...
... perfect insignificance and nonsense ; or in some new sense , diverse from their common use ; which is with reference , as has been observed , to supposable opposition , unwillingness and resistance ; whereas , here , the very ...
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... perfect connexion in and of themselves ; because it may imply a contradiction , or gross absurdity , to suppose them not connected . Thus many things are necessary in their own nature . So the eternal existence of being generally ...
... perfect connexion in and of themselves ; because it may imply a contradiction , or gross absurdity , to suppose them not connected . Thus many things are necessary in their own nature . So the eternal existence of being generally ...
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