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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Página vi
... means , time even in soli- tude is happily got rid of , without the pain of atten- tion : neither is any part of it more put to the account of idleness , one can scarce forbear saying , is spent with less thought , than great part of ...
... means , time even in soli- tude is happily got rid of , without the pain of atten- tion : neither is any part of it more put to the account of idleness , one can scarce forbear saying , is spent with less thought , than great part of ...
Página ix
... means a proper judge . There are two ways in which the subject of morals may be treated . One begins from inquiring into the abstract relations of things : the other from a matter of fact , namely , what the particular nature of man is ...
... means a proper judge . There are two ways in which the subject of morals may be treated . One begins from inquiring into the abstract relations of things : the other from a matter of fact , namely , what the particular nature of man is ...
Página xvi
... means the worse sort of men . It is thought sufficient to abstain from gross wickedness , and to be humane and kind to such as happen to come in their way . Whereas in reality the very constitution of our nature requires , that we bring ...
... means the worse sort of men . It is thought sufficient to abstain from gross wickedness , and to be humane and kind to such as happen to come in their way . Whereas in reality the very constitution of our nature requires , that we bring ...
Página xviii
... future mischief ; upon the bold supposition , ignorance or disbelief of the sanction would by no means exempt even from this justice ; because it is not foreknowledge of the punishment which renders us ob- noxious to xviii PREFACE.
... future mischief ; upon the bold supposition , ignorance or disbelief of the sanction would by no means exempt even from this justice ; because it is not foreknowledge of the punishment which renders us ob- noxious to xviii PREFACE.
Página xx
... mean , not only the more gross and shocking in- stances of wickedness , but also contempt , scorn , neglect , any sort of disagreeable behaviour towards a person , which he thinks other than what is due to him . And the general notion ...
... mean , not only the more gross and shocking in- stances of wickedness , but also contempt , scorn , neglect , any sort of disagreeable behaviour towards a person , which he thinks other than what is due to him . And the general notion ...
Términos y frases comunes
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
Pasajes populares
Página 115 - 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...
Página 175 - 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.
Página 280 - 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.
Página 195 - 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.
Página 194 - I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made : marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.
Página 100 - 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...
Página 217 - 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.
Página 87 - 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...
Página 209 - 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...
Página 319 - 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.