 That he is infinitely good, as far as the perfection of his nature will allow, I certainly believe; but it is necessary for good upon the whole, that individuals should be punished. As to an individual, therefore, he is not infinitely good ; and as I...  The Life of Samuel Johnson - Pàgina 364per James Boswell - 1889Visualització completa - Sobre aquest llibre
 | Jeffrey O'Connell, Thomas E. O'Connell - 2008 - 208 pàgines
...psychologically. His fear of God's wrath amounted to terror as in the following conversation: JOHNSON: "[A]s I cannot be sure that I have fulfilled the conditions on which salvation is granted, 1 am afraid I may be one of those who shall be damned," (looking dismally). DR. ADAMS: "What do you... | |
 | 1859 - 866 pàgines
...he is infinitely good as far as the perfection of his nature will allow, I certainly believe ; but it is necessary for good upon the whole that individuals...conditions on which salvation is granted, I am afraid I am one of those who shall be damned.' " * But may not a man attain to such a degree of hope as not... | |
 | Oxford Historical Society (Oxford, England) - 1897 - 588 pàgines
...He is infinitely good, as far as the perfection of His nature will allow, I certainly believe ; but it is necessary for good upon the whole that individuals should be punished. ... I am afraid I may be one of those who shall be damned." DR. ADAMS : " What do you mean by damned... | |
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