...is a virtuous act. All these, therefore, may and will contribute to* wards forming good habits. But going over the theory of virtue in. one's thoughts,...far from necessarily or certainly conducing to form an habit of it, in him who thus employs himself, that it may harden the mind in a contrary course,...

...himself, is a virtuous act. All these, therefore, may and will contribute towards forming good habits. But going over the theory of virtue in one's thoughts,...far from necessarily or certainly conducing to form an habit of it, in him who thus employs himself; that it may harden the mind in a contrary course,...

...is a virtuous act. All these, therefore, may and will contribute towards forming good habits. But, going over the theory of virtue in one's thoughts,...so far from necessarily or certainly conducing to form-an habit of it in him who thus employs himself, that it may harden the mind in a contrary course,...

...over the theory of virtue, in one's thoughts— talking well—and drawing fine pictures of it—this is so far from necessarily or certainly conducing...that it may harden the mind in a contrary course, and form a habit of insensibility to all moral obligation. For from our very faculty of habits, passive...

...of the advocates of irreligion who have been mentioned above. Butler's words are as follows : ' But, going over the theory of virtue in one's thoughts,...far from necessarily or certainly conducing to form an habit of it in him who thus employs himself, that it may harden the mind in a contrary course, and...

...forth no rhapsodies in praise of virtue, to those we recommend the following words of Bishop Butler. " Going over the theory of virtue in one's thoughts,...harden the mind in a contrary course, and render it gradually more insensible ; ie form a habit of insensibility to all moral obligations.'' Analogy, p....

...world. " Going over the theory of virtue in the mind," says Bishop Butler, " is so far from implying a habit of it in him who thus employs himself, that...harden the mind in a contrary course, and render it gradually more insensible, that is, form a habit of insensibility to all moral considerations."(0 Experience...

...conversion. But all this is nothing. " The going over the theory of virtue," says Bishop Butler, " in one's thoughts, talking well, and drawing fine...far from necessarily or certainly conducing to form an habit of it in him who thus employs himself, that it may harden the mind in a contrary course, and...

...world. " Going over the theory of virtue in the mind," says Bishop Butler, " is so far from implying a habit of it in him who thus employs himself, that it may harden the mind in &, contrary course, and render it gradually more insensible, that is, form a habit of insensibility...

...principles of obedience, of veracity, justice, and charity Resolutions to do well are properly acts. But going over the theory of virtue in one's thoughts, talking well, and drawing Jine pictures of it, — this is so far from necessarily or certainly condncing to form a habit of...