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Page 97
... affections of a misguided and deceived populace , became after a short period as much the object of their contempt , as he was before the object of their veneration . Were such a monument as Absalom's pillar of stones erected over the ...
... affections of a misguided and deceived populace , became after a short period as much the object of their contempt , as he was before the object of their veneration . Were such a monument as Absalom's pillar of stones erected over the ...
Page 133
... affection , implacable and unmerciful . " Their manners and customs , where not dictated by the love of wickedness , seem to have been dictated by mere caprice and whim . What was virtue in one country , was vice in another ; and what ...
... affection , implacable and unmerciful . " Their manners and customs , where not dictated by the love of wickedness , seem to have been dictated by mere caprice and whim . What was virtue in one country , was vice in another ; and what ...
Page 145
... affections , over the whole soul . This alone will suppress the germinations of crime , and check wicked- ness in its bud . This will impart the seeds of virtuous principle , which , in the maturity of their growth and expansion , will ...
... affections , over the whole soul . This alone will suppress the germinations of crime , and check wicked- ness in its bud . This will impart the seeds of virtuous principle , which , in the maturity of their growth and expansion , will ...
Page 150
... affections could be exercised only in such a condition . Benevo- lence , complacency , gratitude and heroism would all lie dormant , if he were an isolated being . Next to the pure fountains of spiritual joy , the most delightful ...
... affections could be exercised only in such a condition . Benevo- lence , complacency , gratitude and heroism would all lie dormant , if he were an isolated being . Next to the pure fountains of spiritual joy , the most delightful ...
Page 157
... affections are cherished , and the worst subdued ; where there is a community of affections and interests ; and where are the highest inducements to a reciprocal and virtuous influence , and especially in forming the character of the ...
... affections are cherished , and the worst subdued ; where there is a community of affections and interests ; and where are the highest inducements to a reciprocal and virtuous influence , and especially in forming the character of the ...
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