True Deism, the Basis of Christianity: Or, Observations on Mr. Thomas Chubb's Posthumous-works: Which Shew, I. How Far the Evidence of Mr. Chubb's Christianity Seems to Arise from His Last Writings. And II. Some of the Blemishes and Errors of Those His Writings, are Pointed Out. To which is Prefixed, an Essay to Demonstrate the Truth and Certainity of a Particular Providence |
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... objections to a particular providence over individuals , appear , to me , vain and tri- fling . Such as , I. It would argue imperfection in God's works , that they require his continued care : and that an artificer , among men , is able ...
... objections to a particular providence over individuals , appear , to me , vain and tri- fling . Such as , I. It would argue imperfection in God's works , that they require his continued care : and that an artificer , among men , is able ...
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... objections to a particular providence . For it is not necef- fary to the character of a wife and good Gover- nor that he interpofe , by his power , or immedi- ate fpecial direction , in fuch cafes where the given abilities are ...
... objections to a particular providence . For it is not necef- fary to the character of a wife and good Gover- nor that he interpofe , by his power , or immedi- ate fpecial direction , in fuch cafes where the given abilities are ...
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... objected , that in the great feenery of events which relate to mankind , we can ordinarily account for them , from the ... objection is without force . V. It has been faid , I think , by the infidel , that all things come alike to all ...
... objected , that in the great feenery of events which relate to mankind , we can ordinarily account for them , from the ... objection is without force . V. It has been faid , I think , by the infidel , that all things come alike to all ...
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... objection can only be true , in some instances taken from the external appearance of things : for the favour of God , has the good man for its ob- ject ; and his difpleasure , has the wicked man for its object ; which make the ...
... objection can only be true , in some instances taken from the external appearance of things : for the favour of God , has the good man for its ob- ject ; and his difpleasure , has the wicked man for its object ; which make the ...
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... objection to the Gospel ! I am come to fend fire on the earth , and what will I , if it be already kindled ? -think you , I am come to fend peace on earth ? I tell you , nay ; but rather divi- fion . This , he faw , would eventually ...
... objection to the Gospel ! I am come to fend fire on the earth , and what will I , if it be already kindled ? -think you , I am come to fend peace on earth ? I tell you , nay ; but rather divi- fion . This , he faw , would eventually ...
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