 That he is infinitely good, as far as the perfection of his nature will allow, I certainly believe; but it is necessary for good upon the whole, that individuals should be punished. As to an individual, therefore, he is not infinitely good ; and as I...  The Life of Samuel Johnson - Page 364by James Boswell - 1889Full view - About this book
 | James Boswell - 1791 - 608 pages
...certainly believe; but it is neceflary for good upon the whole, that individuals fhould be punifhed. As to an individual therefore, he is not infinitely good; and as I cannot be fure that I have fulfilled the conditions on which falvation is granted, I am afraid I may be one of... | |
 | Samuel Johnson - 1798 - 464 pages
...certainly believe ; but it is neceflary for good upon the whole, that individuals fhould be punifhed. As to an individual therefore he is not infinitely good ; and as I cannot bc/ure that I have fulfilled the conditions on which falvation is granted, I am afraid I may be one... | |
 | Samuel Johnson - 1806 - 328 pages
...is infinitely " good, as far as the perfection of his nature will " allow, I certainly believe ; but it is necessary " for good, upon the whole, that individuals...therefore, "he is not infinitely good; and as I cannot be '' tare that I have fulfilled the conditions on which " salvation is granted, I am afraid I may te... | |
 | Samuel Johnson - 1807 - 238 pages
...he is infinitely good, as far as the perfection of his nature will allow, I certainly believe; but it is necessary for good upon the whole, that individuals...granted, I am afraid I may be one of those who shall be damned."—DR. ADAMS. " What do you mean by damned ?"—/. (passionately and loudly) " Sent to Hell,... | |
 | James Boswell - 1807 - 532 pages
...he is infinitely good, as far as the perfection of his nature will allow, I certainly believe; but it is necessary for good upon the whole, that individuals...granted, I am afraid I may be one of those who shall be damned." (looking dismally.) DR. ADAMS, " What do you mean by damned !" JOHNSON, (passionately and... | |
 | James Boswell - 1807 - 562 pages
...he is infinitely good, as far as the perfection of his nature will allow, I certainly believe ; but it is necessary for good upon the whole, that individuals...conditions on which salvation is granted, I am afraid 1 may be one of those who shall be damned." (looking dismally.) DR. ADAMS. " What do you mean by damned... | |
 | John Selden - 1818 - 678 pages
...he is infinitely good, as far as the perfection of his nature will allow, I certainly believe ; but it is necessary for good upon the whole, that individuals...granted, I am afraid I may be one of those who shall be damned." — DR. ADAMS. " What do you mean by damned?" — J. (passionately and loudly) " Sent to... | |
 | James Boswell - 1820 - 476 pages
...he is infinitely good, as far as the perfection of his nature will allow, I certainly believe; but it is necessary for good upon the whole, that individuals...granted, I am afraid I may be one of those who shall be damned." (looking dismally.) DR. ADAMS. " What do you mean by damned !" JOHNSON. (passionately and... | |
 | James Boswell - 1821 - 380 pages
...he is infinitely good, as far as the perfection of his nature will allow, I certainly believe ; but it is necessary for good upon the whole, that individuals...granted, I am afraid I may be one of those who shall be damned." (Looking dismally.) DR. ADAMS. " What do you mean by damned?" JOHNSON, (passionately and... | |
 | James Boswell - 1822 - 506 pages
...he is infinitely good, as far as the perfection of his nature will allow, I certainly believe ; but it is necessary for good upon the whole, that individuals...granted, I am afraid I may be one of those who shall be damned." (looking dismally.) DR. ADAMS. " What do you mean by damned ? " JOHNSON, (passionately... | |
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