A Treatise on the Passions and Affections of the Mind, Philosophical, Ethical, and Theological: In a Series of Disquisitions, in which are Traced, the Moral History of Man, in His Pursuits, Powers, and Motives of Action, and the Means of Obtaining Permanent Well-being and Happiness, Volume 5 |
From inside the book
Results 1-5 of 6
Page 26
Where it is respectably supported , the warm affection of the Parent receives the
returns of love , gratitude , and obedience from the offspring . A Parent is the
dignified source of existence . In this sense he considers his offspring , in the light
of a ...
Where it is respectably supported , the warm affection of the Parent receives the
returns of love , gratitude , and obedience from the offspring . A Parent is the
dignified source of existence . In this sense he considers his offspring , in the light
of a ...
Page 35
The Supreme Being , by thus assuming the character of a Parent , presents ús , in
that single term , with an epitome of his designs respecting us , and expectations
from us , and every explicit doctrine of Christianity , presents us with the most ...
The Supreme Being , by thus assuming the character of a Parent , presents ús , in
that single term , with an epitome of his designs respecting us , and expectations
from us , and every explicit doctrine of Christianity , presents us with the most ...
Page 37
In proportion to the degrees of wisdom and goodness in a parent , do these
sentiments and dispositions prevail ; in proportion to the success of his
endeavours , does he enjoy satisfaction and complacency : for the prosperity of
his Children ...
In proportion to the degrees of wisdom and goodness in a parent , do these
sentiments and dispositions prevail ; in proportion to the success of his
endeavours , does he enjoy satisfaction and complacency : for the prosperity of
his Children ...
Page 117
An earthly Parent who possesses wisdom and foresight , does not imagine that
he is fully discharging the office of a Father , by supplying the immediate wants of
his son ; or by expending the whole of his affection in the gratification of his ...
An earthly Parent who possesses wisdom and foresight , does not imagine that
he is fully discharging the office of a Father , by supplying the immediate wants of
his son ; or by expending the whole of his affection in the gratification of his ...
Page 141
... and with a good parent it will always be annulled , with a reluctant and
desponding heart . Thus will the Son have a natural right to a Paternal
inheritance , without any characteristic merit ; but the title may possibly be
forfeited by his demerit .
... and with a good parent it will always be annulled , with a reluctant and
desponding heart . Thus will the Son have a natural right to a Paternal
inheritance , without any characteristic merit ; but the title may possibly be
forfeited by his demerit .
What people are saying - Write a review
We haven't found any reviews in the usual places.
Other editions - View all
Common terms and phrases
according affections Apostle appear applied assurance attention authority become believe blessings body character Christ Christianity commands concerning conduct considered consists dead death desire destruction dispensation divine doctrine duty earth enjoy equally essential eternal everlasting evil existence expect expressions facts faith Father finally founded future give given gospel grace happiness hath heart heaven holy honour hope human ignorance important infinite influence Jesus Christ Jewish justice kingdom knowledge language light live Lord manifested manner means ment mind misery moral nature obedience object observe offender offspring operations opinions Parent passages Paul perfect period possess possible present principles promised prove punishment reason received reference religion render respecting resurrection revealed righteousness Saviour says Scriptures sense sentiments sins spirit sufferings superior suppose things thou tion truth universal unto virtue whole wicked wisdom
Popular passages
Page 374 - And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works.
Page 334 - He that despised Moses' law died without mercy under two or three witnesses: of how much sorer punishment, suppose ye, shall he be thought worthy, who hath trodden under foot the Son of God, and hath counted the blood of the covenant, wherewith he was sanctified, an unholy thing, and hath done despite unto the Spirit of grace?
Page 259 - And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat: this is my body. And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying. Drink ye all of it; For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.
Page 359 - And the streams thereof shall be turned into pitch, And the dust thereof into brimstone, And the land thereof shall become burning pitch. It shall not be quenched night nor day ; The smoke thereof shall go up for ever: From generation to generation it shall lie waste ; None shall pass through it for ever and ever.
Page 296 - Think not that I am come to destroy the Law, or the Prophets : I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil. For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.
Page 266 - Where is boasting then? It is excluded. By what law? of works? Nay; but by the law of faith.
Page 485 - Moreover, . brethren, I would not that ye should be ignorant, how that all our fathers were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea ; and were all baptized unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea...
Page 256 - And God said: This is the token of the covenant which I make between me and you, and every living creature that is with you, for perpetual generations. I do set my bow in the cloud, and it shall be for a token of a covenant between me and the earth.
Page 424 - Go and show John again those things which ye do hear and see : The blind receive their sight, and the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, and the poor have the Gospel preached to them.
Page 318 - The God of our fathers raised up Jesus, whom ye slew and hanged on a tree. Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins.
Bibliographic information
| Title | A Treatise on the Passions and Affections of the Mind, Philosophical, Ethical, and Theological: In a Series of Disquisitions, in which are Traced, the Moral History of Man, in His Pursuits, Powers, and Motives of Action, and the Means of Obtaining Permanent Well-being and Happiness, Volume 5 A Treatise on the Passions and Affections of the Mind, Philosophical, Ethical, and Theological: In a Series of Disquisitions, in which are Traced, the Moral History of Man, in His Pursuits, Powers, and Motives of Action, and the Means of Obtaining Permanent Well-being and Happiness, Thomas Cogan |
| Author | Thomas Cogan |
| Publisher | T. Cadell and W. Davies, 1813 |
| Original from | the New York Public Library |
| Digitized | 19 Jun 2006 |
| Export Citation | BiBTeX EndNote RefMan |