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... doubt of its success ; for I think there is enough of soundness and intelligence in public sentiment to sustain it , and sustain it well . How the objects of the Association may be most effectually promoted and attained , is a matter on ...
... doubt of its success ; for I think there is enough of soundness and intelligence in public sentiment to sustain it , and sustain it well . How the objects of the Association may be most effectually promoted and attained , is a matter on ...
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... doubt it would be effectual . * * * FROM HIS EXCELLENCY LIEUT . Gov. ROBERTSON , RICHMOND , VA . It is impossible to contemplate the Press in any light less imposing than that in which you exhibit it . It is , indeed , as it exists in ...
... doubt it would be effectual . * * * FROM HIS EXCELLENCY LIEUT . Gov. ROBERTSON , RICHMOND , VA . It is impossible to contemplate the Press in any light less imposing than that in which you exhibit it . It is , indeed , as it exists in ...
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... doubt they will be , the Society cannot fail to prove a blessing to our country and the world ; and will , I have no doubt , receive the patronage and support of the enlightened , benevolent , and patriotic portion of the Society in ...
... doubt they will be , the Society cannot fail to prove a blessing to our country and the world ; and will , I have no doubt , receive the patronage and support of the enlightened , benevolent , and patriotic portion of the Society in ...
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... doubt of its success . FROM HON . JUDGE CAMERON , RALEIGH , N. C. I cordially approve of the views of the Committee , and the principles on which the present Constitution is framed , and will willingly co - operate with them as far as I ...
... doubt of its success . FROM HON . JUDGE CAMERON , RALEIGH , N. C. I cordially approve of the views of the Committee , and the principles on which the present Constitution is framed , and will willingly co - operate with them as far as I ...
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... doubt not , be that essential Christianity which rises above all Sectarianism . I cannot permit myself to doubt , that the publications of such an institution , aiming at an improvement of morals and an ad- vancement of useful knowledge ...
... doubt not , be that essential Christianity which rises above all Sectarianism . I cannot permit myself to doubt , that the publications of such an institution , aiming at an improvement of morals and an ad- vancement of useful knowledge ...
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Beliebte Passagen
Seite 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.
Seite 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.
Seite 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...
Seite 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.
Seite 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...