A Solemn Review of the Custom of War: Showing that War is the Effect of Popular Delusion, and Proposing a RemedyHilliard and Metcalf, 1816 - 32 σελίδες |
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Σελίδα 4
... probably appeared to the majority of the people , as an unavailing and chimer ical project , But God raised up powerful advocates , gave them the spirit of perseverance , and finally crowned their ef forts with glorious success . Now ...
... probably appeared to the majority of the people , as an unavailing and chimer ical project , But God raised up powerful advocates , gave them the spirit of perseverance , and finally crowned their ef forts with glorious success . Now ...
Σελίδα 9
... forever ? " In favor of war several pleas will probably be made . First . Some will plead that the Israelites were permitted , and even commanded to make war on the inhabitants of Ca- tinan . To this it may be answered , that 9.
... forever ? " In favor of war several pleas will probably be made . First . Some will plead that the Israelites were permitted , and even commanded to make war on the inhabitants of Ca- tinan . To this it may be answered , that 9.
Σελίδα 10
... Probably this is not to be done by miraculous agency , but by the blessing of God on the benevolent exertions of individuals to open the eyes of their fellow mortals , in respect to the evils and delusions of war , and the blessings of ...
... Probably this is not to be done by miraculous agency , but by the blessing of God on the benevolent exertions of individuals to open the eyes of their fellow mortals , in respect to the evils and delusions of war , and the blessings of ...
Σελίδα 14
... probably the moral and religious character of the nation has been improved during that period . Admitting the correctness of this statement , it amounts to no more than one exception from a general rule ; and this one may be accounted ...
... probably the moral and religious character of the nation has been improved during that period . Admitting the correctness of this statement , it amounts to no more than one exception from a general rule ; and this one may be accounted ...
Σελίδα 22
... probably have saved many millions from untimely death . But the celebrity which delusion has given to that desolating robber , and the renown attached to his splendid crimes , have excited the ambition of others , in every succeeding ...
... probably have saved many millions from untimely death . But the celebrity which delusion has given to that desolating robber , and the renown attached to his splendid crimes , have excited the ambition of others , in every succeeding ...
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Σελίδα 7 - Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer: and ye know that no murderer hath eternal life abiding in him.
Σελίδα 40 - Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another.
Σελίδα 5 - Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you ? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom. But if ye have bitter envying and strife in your hearts, glory not, and lie not against the truth. This wisdom descendeth not from above, but is earthly, sensual, devilish. For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work.
Σελίδα 7 - Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath : for it is written, Vengeance is mine ; I will repay, saith the Lord. Therefore, if thine enemy hunger, feed him ; if he thirst, give him drink : for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head. Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
Σελίδα 36 - They err, who count it glorious to subdue By conquest far and wide, to overrun Large countries, and in field great battles win, Great cities by assault: what do these worthies, But rob, and spoil, burn, slaughter, and enslave Peaceable nations...
Σελίδα 32 - Ye lust, and have not : ye kill, and desire to have, and cannot obtain : ye fight and war, yet ye have not, because ye ask not.
Σελίδα 19 - Their feet are swift to shed blood: Destruction and misery are in their ways: And the way of peace have they not known: There is no fear of God before their eyes.
Σελίδα 26 - But be not ye called Rabbi : for one is your Master, even Christ; and all ye are brethren. And call no man your father upon the earth : for one is your Father which is in heaven. Neither be ye called masters : for one is your Master, even Christ.
Σελίδα 2 - Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God.
Σελίδα 7 - For he is a minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid ; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.