The Pulpit of the American Revolution: Or, The Political Sermons of the Period of 1776: With a Historical Introduction, Notes, and IllustrationsJohn Wingate Thornton Gould and Lincoln, 1860 - 537 páginas |
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... observation , it is proba- ble that , by all these helps , we may better frame rules of government for ourselves than to receive others upon the bare authority of the wisdom , justice , etc. , of those heathen commonwealths . Among ...
... observation , it is proba- ble that , by all these helps , we may better frame rules of government for ourselves than to receive others upon the bare authority of the wisdom , justice , etc. , of those heathen commonwealths . Among ...
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... observe one thing , which may serve as a key to the whole of it . It is to be observed , then , that there were some persons amongst the Christians of the apostolic age , and particu- larly those at Rome , to whom St. Paul is here ...
... observe one thing , which may serve as a key to the whole of it . It is to be observed , then , that there were some persons amongst the Christians of the apostolic age , and particu- larly those at Rome , to whom St. Paul is here ...
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... observe that all the magistrates then in the world were heathen , implacable enemies to Christianity ; so that , to give them authority in religious matters , would have been , in effect , to give them authority to extirpate the ...
... observe that all the magistrates then in the world were heathen , implacable enemies to Christianity ; so that , to give them authority in religious matters , would have been , in effect , to give them authority to extirpate the ...
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... observe , that if the end of all civil government be the good of society ; if this be the thing that is aimed at in constituting civil rulers ; and if the motive and argument for submission to gov- ernment be taken from the apparent ...
... observe , that if the end of all civil government be the good of society ; if this be the thing that is aimed at in constituting civil rulers ; and if the motive and argument for submission to gov- ernment be taken from the apparent ...
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... observation of this anniversary seems to have been at least superstitious in its original ; and al- though it is often abused to very bad purposes by the established clergy , as they serve themselves of it to per- 1 Dr. Bradford , the ...
... observation of this anniversary seems to have been at least superstitious in its original ; and al- though it is often abused to very bad purposes by the established clergy , as they serve themselves of it to per- 1 Dr. Bradford , the ...
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Página 205 - It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.
Página 183 - He has waged cruel war against human nature itself, violating its most sacred rights of life and liberty in the persons of a distant people who never offended him, captivating and carrying them into slavery in another hemisphere, or to incur miserable death in their transportation thither.
Página 333 - ... the spirit of party. But in those of the popular character in governments purely elective it is a spirit not to be encouraged. From their natural tendency it is certain there will always be enough of that spirit for every salutary purpose, and there being constant danger of excess the effort ought to be by force of public opinion to mitigate and assuage it. A fire not to be quenched, it demands a uniform vigilance to prevent its bursting into a flame, lest instead of warming, it should consume.
Página 377 - It will be worthy of a free, enlightened, and at no distant period, a great nation, to give to mankind the magnanimous and too novel example of a people always guided by an exalted justice and benevolence. Who can doubt that in the course of time and things, the fruits of such a plan would richly repay any temporary advantages which might be lost by a steady adherence to it?
Página 340 - Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports. In vain would that man claim the tribute of patriotism, who should labor to subvert these great pillars of human happiness, these firmest props of the duties of men and citizens. The mere politician, equally with the pious man. ought to respect and to cherish them.
Página 58 - ... for he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid ; for he beareth not the sword in vain. For he is a minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.
Página 211 - The wilderness and the solitary place shall be glad for them; and the desert shall rejoice, and blossom as the rose. It shall blossom abundantly, and rejoice even with joy and singing: the glory of Lebanon shall be given unto it, the excellency of Carmel and Shar'on, they shall see the glory of the LORD, and the excellency of our God.
Página 143 - His death and passion: and grant, that the grace of God, which bringeth salvation, may effectually teach and persuade me to deny ungodliness and worldly lusts, and to live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present world...
Página 286 - Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake : whether it be to the king, as supreme ; or unto governors, as unto them that are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of them that do well.
Página 386 - And thou shalt teach them ordinances and laws, and shalt shew them the way wherein they must walk, and the work that they must do. Moreover thou shalt provide out of all the people able men, such as fear God, men of truth, hating covetousness, and place such over them, to be rulers of thousands, and rulers of hundreds, rulers of fifties, and rulers of tens.