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... extent , with individuals of in- fluence in different parts of the country , who express interest in the prosperity of this Institution , and offer co - operation and support . It is deemed highly desirable that in- dividuals who feel ...
... extent , with individuals of in- fluence in different parts of the country , who express interest in the prosperity of this Institution , and offer co - operation and support . It is deemed highly desirable that in- dividuals who feel ...
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... EXTENT OF THE FIELD . There can be no question that our country , considering all the circum- stances of its present condition and prospects , promises to be one of the greatest reading countries in the world . Already the number of ...
... EXTENT OF THE FIELD . There can be no question that our country , considering all the circum- stances of its present condition and prospects , promises to be one of the greatest reading countries in the world . Already the number of ...
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... extent and permanency to their circulation ; and by thus supplying the mighty mass of mind around us with what is good , help to exclude from it , influences which tend to corrupt and destroy . ORGANIZATION OF THE SOCIETY . Ar a Meeting ...
... extent and permanency to their circulation ; and by thus supplying the mighty mass of mind around us with what is good , help to exclude from it , influences which tend to corrupt and destroy . ORGANIZATION OF THE SOCIETY . Ar a Meeting ...
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... extent and usefulness of such operations abroad , of the ad- vantages which this Society may derive from their labours , and of the importance and practicability of similar efforts in our own country . There are in London no less than ...
... extent and usefulness of such operations abroad , of the ad- vantages which this Society may derive from their labours , and of the importance and practicability of similar efforts in our own country . There are in London no less than ...
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... extent of the British empire , it would be diffi- cult to estimate . If we regard its early commencement , or the objects , which from time to time have engaged its attention , it seems to have been the parent of the great institutions ...
... extent of the British empire , it would be diffi- cult to estimate . If we regard its early commencement , or the objects , which from time to time have engaged its attention , it seems to have been the parent of the great institutions ...
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Page 7 - Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports. In vain would that man claim the tribute of patriotism who should labor to subvert these great pillars of human happiness, these firmest props of the duties of men and citizens. The mere politician, equally with the pious man, ought to respect and to cherish them. A volume could not trace all their connections with private and public felicity.
Page 7 - The mere politician, equally with the pious man, ought to respect and to cherish them. A volume could not trace all their connexions with private and public felicity. Let it simply be asked, where is the security for property, for reputation, for life, if the sense of religious obligation desert the oaths which are the instruments of investigation in courts of justice 1 And let us with caution indulge the supposition, that morality can be maintained without religion.
Page 7 - It is substantially true, that virtue or morality is a necessary spring of popular government The rule, indeed, extends with more or less force to every species of free government. Who, that is a sincere friend to it, can look with indifference upon attempts to shake the foundation of the fabric...
Page 7 - Whatever may be conceded to the influence of refined education on minds of peculiar structure, reason and experience both forbid us to expect that national morality can prevail in exclusion of religious principle.
Page 7 - And let us with caution indulge the supposition, that morality can be maintained without religion. Whatever may be conceded to the influence of refined education on minds of peculiar structure, reason and experience both forbid us to expect that national morality can prevail in...