The Religious Opinions and Character of WashingtonHarper, 1836 - 414 Seiten |
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... much made up of small things , and it is often to them we must look for the development and proof of principles . What these little domestic occurrences shall be found to want in historical dignity 32 RELIGIOUS OPINIONS AND.
... much made up of small things , and it is often to them we must look for the development and proof of principles . What these little domestic occurrences shall be found to want in historical dignity 32 RELIGIOUS OPINIONS AND.
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... look here , my son ! Don't you remember , when this good cousin of yours brought you that fine , large apple last spring , how hardly I could prevail on you to divide with your brothers and sisters , though I promised that if you would ...
... look here , my son ! Don't you remember , when this good cousin of yours brought you that fine , large apple last spring , how hardly I could prevail on you to divide with your brothers and sisters , though I promised that if you would ...
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... The rule , in- deed , extends with more or less force , to every species of government . Who that is a sincere friend to it , can look with indifference upon attempts to shake the foundation of the 74 RELIGIOUS OPINIONS AND.
... The rule , in- deed , extends with more or less force , to every species of government . Who that is a sincere friend to it , can look with indifference upon attempts to shake the foundation of the 74 RELIGIOUS OPINIONS AND.
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... look beyond their immediate effects , and consider the disruption of social ties , the destruction of confidence , the terror , suspicion , and hatred , which must prevail in that state of society , in which barbarous deeds are familiar ...
... look beyond their immediate effects , and consider the disruption of social ties , the destruction of confidence , the terror , suspicion , and hatred , which must prevail in that state of society , in which barbarous deeds are familiar ...
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... look for noble prin- ciples in the man whose hopes and fears are all suspend- ed on the present moment , and who stakes the whole happiness of his being on the events of this vain and fleeting life . If he be ever impelled to the ...
... look for noble prin- ciples in the man whose hopes and fears are all suspend- ed on the present moment , and who stakes the whole happiness of his being on the events of this vain and fleeting life . If he be ever impelled to the ...
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Seite 74 - Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports. In vain would that man claim the tribute of patriotism, who should labour to subvert these great pillars of human happiness, these firmest props of the duties of men and citizens.
Seite 243 - I am truly sensible of the high honor done me in this appointment, yet, I feel great distress from a consciousness, that my abilities and military experience may not be equal to the extensive and important trust...
Seite 74 - Whatever may be conceded to the influence of refined education on minds of peculiar structure, reason and experience both forbid us to expect, that national morality can prevail in exclusion of religious principle.
Seite 128 - Such being the impressions under which I have, in obedience to the public summons, repaired to the present station, it would be peculiarly improper to omit in this first official act my fervent supplications to that Almighty Being who rules over the universe; who presides in the councils of nations; and whose Providential aid can supply every human defect...
Seite 76 - Let it simply be asked, where is the security for property, for reputation, for life, if the sense of religious obligation desert the oaths which are the instruments of investigation in courts of justice ? And let us with caution indulge the supposition that morality can be maintained without religion.
Seite 129 - Having thus imparted to you my sentiments as they have been awakened by the occasion which brings us together, I shall take my present leave, but not without resorting once more to the benign Parent of the human race, in humble supplication that, since he has been pleased to favor the American people with opportunities for deliberating in perfect tranquillity and dispositions for deciding with unparalleled unanimity on a form of government for the security of their union and the advancement of their...
Seite 127 - Happy in the confirmation of our independence and sovereignty, and pleased with the opportunity afforded the United States of becoming a respectable nation, I resign with satisfaction the appointment I accepted with diffidence, a diffidence in my abilities to accomplish so arduous a task ; which, however, was superseded by a confidence in the rectitude of our cause, the support of the supreme power of the Union, and the patronage of heaven.
Seite 350 - Is it well with thee ? is it well with thy husband ? is it well with the child ? And she answered, It is well.
Seite 236 - No man I believe ever had a greater choice of evils and less means to extricate himself from them. However, under a full persuasion of the justice of our cause, I cannot entertain an idea that it will finally sink, though it may remain for some time under a cloud.
Seite 228 - This was a whole day's work ; we next got it launched, then went on board of it and set off; but before we were half way over, we were jammed in the ice in such a manner that we expected every moment our raft to sink, and ourselves to perish.