Sermons ...: to Which is Prefixed a Short Account of the Life And Character ... 1
Sermons ...: to Which is Prefixed a Short Account of the Life And Character ... 1
Hugh Blair, James Finlayson
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281 when we have committed a crime. When it is em- ployed in surveying the behaviour of others, it dis- tinguishes some actions, as laudable and excellent; and disapproves of others, as evil and base. But when it is directed upon our own conduct, it assumes a higher office, and exercises the authority of ajudge. It is then properly termed Conscience; and the sentiments which it awakens, upon the perpetra- tion of a crime, are styled Remorse. I'herefore^ ^aid the brethren of Joseph, is this dist...ress come upon iiSf behold also his blood is required. They acknow- ledged, not only that they had committed a wrong, but a wrong for wdiich they were justly doomed to suffer. Did not conscience suggest this natural relation between guilt and punishment, the mere principle of approbation, or disapprobation, with respect to moral conduct, would prove of small efficacy. For dis- approbation attends, in some degree, eveiy convic- tion of impropriety, or folly. When one has acted .unsuitably to his interest, or has trespassed against Ijie rules of prudence or decorum, he reflects upon his conduct with pain, and acknowledges that he deserves blame.
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