The Works of Leonard Woods ...J.D. Flagg & W.H. Wardwell, 1851 - Congregational churches |
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Page 106
... invariable rule of volition , fixed connection between any class of desires and volition ; " that " desires or motives are only the occasional causes , which enable the mind to exercise its inherent power of action , itself being the ...
... invariable rule of volition , fixed connection between any class of desires and volition ; " that " desires or motives are only the occasional causes , which enable the mind to exercise its inherent power of action , itself being the ...
Page 107
... invariable rule of change , so that when a cause is put in these circumstances , a certain change invariably follows . It is the unfailing constancy of the result , that enables us to detect the real producing cause . The philosopher ...
... invariable rule of change , so that when a cause is put in these circumstances , a certain change invariably follows . It is the unfailing constancy of the result , that enables us to detect the real producing cause . The philosopher ...
Page 108
... invariable antecedent . As if a man should claim , that sowing of some sort is always an antecedent to all kinds of harvest , and when this is allowed , should assume that the sowing of wheat is the invariable antecedent of all kinds of ...
... invariable antecedent . As if a man should claim , that sowing of some sort is always an antecedent to all kinds of harvest , and when this is allowed , should assume that the sowing of wheat is the invariable antecedent of all kinds of ...
Page 109
... invariable antecedent or cause . The author seems to suppose that the asserters of moral necessity hold , that all the changes in the mind are caused by something ab extra ; and in opposition to this notion , refers to the eternal mind ...
... invariable antecedent or cause . The author seems to suppose that the asserters of moral necessity hold , that all the changes in the mind are caused by something ab extra ; and in opposition to this notion , refers to the eternal mind ...
Page 110
... invariable and indispensable antecedents to volition . This is a point in which we are all agreed . Volition cannot ... invariable rule of vo- lition ; " he could not but see and acknowledge , that there is , this one invariable rule ...
... invariable and indispensable antecedents to volition . This is a point in which we are all agreed . Volition cannot ... invariable rule of vo- lition ; " he could not but see and acknowledge , that there is , this one invariable rule ...
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Page 511 - In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him. Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.
Page 360 - For from the rising of the sun even unto the going down of the same, my name shall be great among the gentiles, and in every place incense shall be offered unto my name, and a pure offering: for my name shall be great among the heathen, saith the Lord of hosts.
Page 367 - But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ. Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ...
Page 351 - In My Father's house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also.
Page 379 - But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes ; and the servant of the Lord must not strive, but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient, in meekness instructing those that oppose themselves ; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth...
Page 536 - I have surely heard Ephraim bemoaning himself thus; "Thou hast chastised me, and I was chastised, as a bullock unaccustomed to the yoke; turn thou me, and I shall be turned; for thou art the Lord my God.
Page 203 - The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul : the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple. The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart : the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes.
Page 180 - A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things: and an evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth evil things.
Page 32 - Thou that sayest a man should not commit adultery, dost thou commit adultery? Thou that abhorrest idols, dost thou commit sacrilege? Thou that makest thy boast of the law, through breaking the law dishonourest thou God?
Page 32 - Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance...