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... wish to suppress , nor attempt to diminish : for such is the wonderful
construction of our nature , and such the delightful tendency of this passion , that
instead of endeavouring to avoid , we take pleasure in approaching the object of
misery .
... wish to suppress , nor attempt to diminish : for such is the wonderful
construction of our nature , and such the delightful tendency of this passion , that
instead of endeavouring to avoid , we take pleasure in approaching the object of
misery .
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But though such be the general tendency of this benevolent affection , there are
objects of wretchedness , on which the world has no compassion to bestow . Men
whose consciences are burdened with guilt , and harassed with painful ...
But though such be the general tendency of this benevolent affection , there are
objects of wretchedness , on which the world has no compassion to bestow . Men
whose consciences are burdened with guilt , and harassed with painful ...
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But ever since the introduction of moral evil into the world , men have changed
the object of happiness . They have forsaken the Lord , the fountain of living
waters , and have loved and served the creature instead of the Creator . The cry
of all is ...
But ever since the introduction of moral evil into the world , men have changed
the object of happiness . They have forsaken the Lord , the fountain of living
waters , and have loved and served the creature instead of the Creator . The cry
of all is ...
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Happiness , though distant , is still thought attainable ; we therefore change the
scene , contemplate other objects , equally . vain , with fresh rapture ; resume the
chase with redoubled vigour , pant with ardour for the moment of possession ...
Happiness , though distant , is still thought attainable ; we therefore change the
scene , contemplate other objects , equally . vain , with fresh rapture ; resume the
chase with redoubled vigour , pant with ardour for the moment of possession ...
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Being caressed by those who have preferments and riches in their disposal , he
considered himself as in the direct road to advancement , and had caught the
flame of ambition by approaches to its object , But in the midst of his hopes , his ...
Being caressed by those who have preferments and riches in their disposal , he
considered himself as in the direct road to advancement , and had caught the
flame of ambition by approaches to its object , But in the midst of his hopes , his ...
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| Título | The Refuge |
| Autor | William Giles |
| Editor | At the Lorenzo Press, printed for Bronson & Chauncey, 1804 |
| Procedencia del original | Universidad de California |
| Digitalizado | 23 Abr. 2009 |
| Largo | 257 páginas |
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