The Friend of Peace: To which is Prefixed A Solemn Review of the Custom of War; Showing that War is the Effect of Popular Delusion, and Proposing a RemedyAnsel Phelps, 1817 - 281 strán (strany) |
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Strana 3
... custom has occasioned half the desolation and misery to the buman race ? And what but the grossest infatua- tion , could render such a custom popular among rational beings ? When we consider how great a part of mankind have.
... custom has occasioned half the desolation and misery to the buman race ? And what but the grossest infatua- tion , could render such a custom popular among rational beings ? When we consider how great a part of mankind have.
Strana 6
... tion has no hand in the business until war is proclaimed . 3. A vast majority of every civilized nation have an aversion to war ; such an aversion that it requires much effort and management , to work up their passions so far , that ...
... tion has no hand in the business until war is proclaimed . 3. A vast majority of every civilized nation have an aversion to war ; such an aversion that it requires much effort and management , to work up their passions so far , that ...
Strana 10
... tion to obtain a redress of wrongs by war ? As to redress , do not the wars of nations resemble boxing at a tavern , when both the combatants receive a terrible bruising , then drink a mug of flip together and make peace ; each ...
... tion to obtain a redress of wrongs by war ? As to redress , do not the wars of nations resemble boxing at a tavern , when both the combatants receive a terrible bruising , then drink a mug of flip together and make peace ; each ...
Strana 11
... tion ? There are two sects of professed christians in this country , which , as sects , are peculiar in their opinions respecting the lawfulness of war . and the right of repell- ing injury by violence . These are the Quakers and the ...
... tion ? There are two sects of professed christians in this country , which , as sects , are peculiar in their opinions respecting the lawfulness of war . and the right of repell- ing injury by violence . These are the Quakers and the ...
Strana 13
... tion during a war . And when a war is brought to a close , seldom , perhaps , does a community return to its former standard of morals . In time of peace , vice and irreligion generally retain the ground they acquired by war . every war ...
... tion during a war . And when a war is brought to a close , seldom , perhaps , does a community return to its former standard of morals . In time of peace , vice and irreligion generally retain the ground they acquired by war . every war ...
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Strana 202 - 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 ; ye ask and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it upon your lusts.
Strana 202 - But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be entreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace...
Strana 203 - Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another.
Strana 193 - But if the ox were wont to push with his horn in time past, and it hath been testified to his owner, and he hath not kept him in, but that he hath killed a man or a woman; the ox shall be stoned, and his owner also shall be put to death.
Strana 67 - Their throat is an open sepulchre ; with their tongues they have used deceit; the poison of asps is under their lips: Whose mouth is full of cursing and bitterness: 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.
Strana 217 - For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power ? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same: for he is the minister of God to thee for good.
Strana 104 - For even hereunto were ye called : because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps...
Strana 217 - ... for he is the 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. Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.
Strana 217 - Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath : for it is written, Vengeance is mine ; I will repay, saith the Lord.
Strana 53 - Thou makest him to have dominion of the works of thy hands; and thou hast put all things in subjection under his feet; All sheep and oxen ; yea, and the beasts of the field ; The fowls of the air, and the fishes of the sea ; and whatsoever walketh through the paths of the seas.