The Works of the Right Reverend William Warburton, Lord Bishop of Gloucester: In Seven Volumes. ...John Nichols: and sold by T. Cadell, in the Strand., 1788 - Religion |
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... Lawgivers univerfally believed that such a Reli- gion could be fupported only by an extraordinary Providence . MOSES , an ancient Lawgiver , versed in all the wisdom of Egypt , purposely instituted fuch a Religion . Therefore , Mofes ...
... Lawgivers univerfally believed that such a Reli- gion could be fupported only by an extraordinary Providence . MOSES , an ancient Lawgiver , versed in all the wisdom of Egypt , purposely instituted fuch a Religion . Therefore , Mofes ...
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... LAWGIVERS of former times all con- . currred in fupporting the belief of a FUTURE STATE , I am stopped in the midst of my course , by a late noble Writer , who hath taken advantage of this notorious truth , to represent the labours of ...
... LAWGIVERS of former times all con- . currred in fupporting the belief of a FUTURE STATE , I am stopped in the midst of my course , by a late noble Writer , who hath taken advantage of this notorious truth , to represent the labours of ...
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... Lawgivers , and Inftitutors of civil policy . II . From the opinions of all the Learners and Teachers of wifdom in the schools of ancient philofophy . I. FROM THE CONDUCT OF LAWGIVERS , AND INSTITUTORS OF CIVIL POLICY : who never ...
... Lawgivers , and Inftitutors of civil policy . II . From the opinions of all the Learners and Teachers of wifdom in the schools of ancient philofophy . I. FROM THE CONDUCT OF LAWGIVERS , AND INSTITUTORS OF CIVIL POLICY : who never ...
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... Lawgivers of the former faw it necef- fary to countenance , add to , and perpetuate what they found * , for the benefit of the state ? which advantage the Canadians wanting , they loft , in courfe of time , the very foot - steps of ...
... Lawgivers of the former faw it necef- fary to countenance , add to , and perpetuate what they found * , for the benefit of the state ? which advantage the Canadians wanting , they loft , in courfe of time , the very foot - steps of ...
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... Lawgivers , and Founders of civil policy . The benefit accruing to the State both from the confecration and the worship of fuch Gods , fhews it to be a contrivance of the Lawgiver . For , 1. Nothing could be a greater excitement to good ...
... Lawgivers , and Founders of civil policy . The benefit accruing to the State both from the confecration and the worship of fuch Gods , fhews it to be a contrivance of the Lawgiver . For , 1. Nothing could be a greater excitement to good ...
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Page 50 - A FUTURE STATE OF REWARDS AND PUNISHMENTS, IS NECESSARY TO THE WELL-BEING OF CIVIL SOCIETY. 2. THAT ALL MANKIND, ESPECIALLY THE MOST WISE AND LEARNED NATIONS OF ANTIQUITY, HAVE CONCURRED IN BELIEVING AND TEACHING, THAT THIS DOCTRINE WAS OF SUCH USE TO CIVIL SOCIETY.
Page 231 - Polydorus tells a story from the root of the myrtle, that the barbarous inhabitants of the country having pierced him with spears and arrows, the wood which was left in his...
Page 51 - That the doctrine of a future state of rewards and punishments is not to be found in, nor did make part of, the Mosaic dispensation.
Page 290 - But this scene once over, a miraculous and divine light displays itself, and shining plains, and flowery meadows, open on all hands before them. Here they are entertained with hymns and dances, with the sublime doctrines of faithful knowledge, and with reverend and holy visions.
Page 78 - ... have sacrilegiously untwisted this THREEFOLD CORD; and each running away with the part he esteemed the strongest, hath affixed that to the throne of God, as the golden chain that is to unite and draw all unto it.
Page 290 - THE FIRST STAGE IS NOTHING BUT ERRORS AND UNCERTAINTIES ; LABORIOUS WANDERINGS ; A RUDE AND FEARFUL MARCH THROUGH NIGHT AND DARKNESS. AND) NOW ARRIVED ON THE VERGE OF DEATH AND INITIATION, EVERY THING WEARS A DREADFUL ASPECT : IT IS ALL HORROR, TREMBLING, SWEATING, AND AFFRIGHTMENT. BUT THIS SCENE ONCE OVER, A MIRACULOUS AND DIVINE LIGHT DISPLAYS ITSELF ; AND SHINING PLAINS AND FLOWERY MEADOWS OPEN ON ALL HANDS BEFORE THEM.
Page 288 - Has omnes, ubi mille rotam volvere per annos, " Lethaeum ad fluvium deus evocat agmine magno, •' Scilicet immemores supera ut convexa revisant, 750 " Rursus et incipiant in corpora velle reverti.
Page 184 - The fabulous Gods being thus routed, the supreme cause of all things naturally took their place. HIM they were taught to consider as the Creator of the Universe, who pervaded all things by his virtue, and governed all by his power.
Page 264 - This people, like the rest of mankind, in their descriptions of the other world, used to copy from something they were well acquainted with in this. In their funeral rites, which, as we observed, was a matter of greater moment with them than with any other people, they...
Page 307 - Hail, great physician of the world, all hail; Hail, mighty infant, who, in years to come Shalt heal the nations and defraud the tomb; Swift be thy growth ! thy triumphs unconfin'd ! Make kingdoms thicker, and increase mankind.