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 v
... curiosity to see what is said , several , which is prodi- gious , who have no sort of curiosity to see what is true : I say , curiosity ; because it is too obvious to be mentioned , how much that religious and sacred at- tention.
... curiosity to see what is said , several , which is prodi- gious , who have no sort of curiosity to see what is true : I say , curiosity ; because it is too obvious to be mentioned , how much that religious and sacred at- tention.
Página vi
... that they are acquainted with every thing ; and that no subject , if treated in the manner it should be , can be treated in any manner but what is familiar and easy to them . It is true indeed , that few persons have a vi PREFACE .
... that they are acquainted with every thing ; and that no subject , if treated in the manner it should be , can be treated in any manner but what is familiar and easy to them . It is true indeed , that few persons have a vi PREFACE .
Página vii
Joseph Butler, Samuel Halifax. It is true indeed , that few persons have a right to demand attention ; but it is also true , that nothing can be understood without that degree of it , which the very nature of the thing requires . Now ...
Joseph Butler, Samuel Halifax. It is true indeed , that few persons have a right to demand attention ; but it is also true , that nothing can be understood without that degree of it , which the very nature of the thing requires . Now ...
Página ix
... true . That the ancient moralists had some inward feeling or other , which they chose to express in this manner , that man is born to virtue , that it consists in following nature , and that vice is more contrary to this nature than ...
... true . That the ancient moralists had some inward feeling or other , which they chose to express in this manner , that man is born to virtue , that it consists in following nature , and that vice is more contrary to this nature than ...
Página x
... true ; such an one would probably wonder to see a point , in which he never per- ceived any difficulty , so laboured as this is , in the second and third Sermons ; insomuch perhaps as to be at a loss for the occasion , scope , and drift ...
... true ; such an one would probably wonder to see a point , in which he never per- ceived any difficulty , so laboured as this is , in the second and third Sermons ; insomuch perhaps as to be at a loss for the occasion , scope , and drift ...
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.