Discourses to Young PersonsMunroe and Francis, 1804 - 311 pàgines |
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Pàgina iii
... . affociated . The importance of literature , arts , and refinement of manners is con- ceded . But we contend , that folicitude for these objects fhould be fubordinate to the the pursuit of moral worth ; and that to confume.
... . affociated . The importance of literature , arts , and refinement of manners is con- ceded . But we contend , that folicitude for these objects fhould be fubordinate to the the pursuit of moral worth ; and that to confume.
Pàgina iv
John Clarke. the pursuit of moral worth ; and that to confume the morning of a fhort life in queft of any terreftrial poffeffion , as the fupreme good , is fomething worfe than folly . With a view to awaken in the young a juft regard to ...
John Clarke. the pursuit of moral worth ; and that to confume the morning of a fhort life in queft of any terreftrial poffeffion , as the fupreme good , is fomething worfe than folly . With a view to awaken in the young a juft regard to ...
Pàgina 21
... - gion or morals furrifh one felf - evident truth , I believe this to be fuch a truth . The connexion of virtue and happiness neceffarily refults from our moral confti- tution . tution . And if any doctrine be plainl taught in [ 21 ]
... - gion or morals furrifh one felf - evident truth , I believe this to be fuch a truth . The connexion of virtue and happiness neceffarily refults from our moral confti- tution . tution . And if any doctrine be plainl taught in [ 21 ]
Pàgina 23
... moral agents , and pure and permanent as that , after which we afpire , can proceed from no other fource . Religion therefore , must be the principal thing . Having established this point , I proceed , Secondly , to the duty injoined ...
... moral agents , and pure and permanent as that , after which we afpire , can proceed from no other fource . Religion therefore , must be the principal thing . Having established this point , I proceed , Secondly , to the duty injoined ...
Pàgina 27
... moral goodness in its utmost perfection . Next , the example of his immediate followers may be contem- plated with advantage . The virtues of the primitive chriftians furnish many good leffons . And from the patterns of piety , which ...
... moral goodness in its utmost perfection . Next , the example of his immediate followers may be contem- plated with advantage . The virtues of the primitive chriftians furnish many good leffons . And from the patterns of piety , which ...
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Passatges populars
Pàgina 116 - Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth; and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth, and walk in the ways of thine heart, and in the sight of thine eyes: but know thou, that for all these things God will bring thee into judgment.
Pàgina 28 - Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest : go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven : and come, take up the cross, and follow me.
Pàgina 15 - Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding. For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold. She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her.
Pàgina 245 - Let thine eyes look right on, and let thine eyelids look straight before thee. Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be established.
Pàgina 179 - Long life is in her right hand. In her left hand are riches and honor. Her ways are ways of pleasantness, And all her paths are peace.
Pàgina 177 - I have sworn, and I will perform it, that I will keep thy righteous judgments.
Pàgina 157 - My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments: for length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee. Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart: so shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man.
Pàgina 65 - When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also.
Pàgina 218 - I commend you to God and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and give you an inheritance among all them that are sanctified.
Pàgina 235 - Oh that I had in the wilderness a lodging place of wayfaring men ; that I might leave my people, and go from them ! for they be all adulterers, an assembly of treacherous men.