SermonsJ. James, 1823 - 643 pages |
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Laurence Sterne. SERMONS . SERMON I. INQUIRY AFTER HAPPINESS . PSALM IV . 6 . There be many that say , Who will show us any good ? —Lord , lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us . - THE great pursuit of man is after happiness ...
Laurence Sterne. SERMONS . SERMON I. INQUIRY AFTER HAPPINESS . PSALM IV . 6 . There be many that say , Who will show us any good ? —Lord , lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us . - THE great pursuit of man is after happiness ...
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... happiness , this is the most de- ceitful , and which few but weak minds , and those unpractised in the world too , ever think of applying as the measure in such an estimation . - Great and inexpressible may be the happiness which a mode ...
... happiness , this is the most de- ceitful , and which few but weak minds , and those unpractised in the world too , ever think of applying as the measure in such an estimation . - Great and inexpressible may be the happiness which a mode ...
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... happiness of mankind by their stations and ho- nours , is the most deceitful of all rules : -great , no doubt , is the happiness which a moderate fortune , and moderate desires , with a consciousness of virtue , will secure a man . Many ...
... happiness of mankind by their stations and ho- nours , is the most deceitful of all rules : -great , no doubt , is the happiness which a moderate fortune , and moderate desires , with a consciousness of virtue , will secure a man . Many ...
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