to think, that a Being infinitely good, must also be of infinite mercy : but " still the purity and justice of God must convey the most alarming thoughts " to those who know themselves to have been, in instances without number, Elements of Moral Science - Page 296by James Beattie - 1807 - 408 pagesFull view - About this book
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...probable in the " highest degree,"t &c. Sic. In treating of the Divine Attributes, Dr Beattie says, " It is reasonable " to think, that a Being infinitely...from what is revealed in Scripture, concerning " the divine dispensations with respect to man, we learn, that on perform" ing certain conditions, we shall... | |
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...probable in the highest degree," &c. &c. ||. ' In treating of the Divine Attributes, Dr Beattie says, " It is " reasonable to think, that a Being infinitely...convey the most alarming thoughts to those who know them" selves to have been, in instances without number, inexcusably " criminal. But from what is revealed... | |
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