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... 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 interested in ...
... 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 interested in ...
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... individuals in different parts of this country . In the course of the past year , measures were adopted in relation ... individual and social improvement , may be brought into the circle of every family , and within the reach of every ...
... individuals in different parts of this country . In the course of the past year , measures were adopted in relation ... individual and social improvement , may be brought into the circle of every family , and within the reach of every ...
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... individual and national . Its great truths and sanctions are the only foundation of sound morality , the only defence of public and private virtue , the only safeguard of the social and moral welfare of individuals and communities . Its ...
... individual and national . Its great truths and sanctions are the only foundation of sound morality , the only defence of public and private virtue , the only safeguard of the social and moral welfare of individuals and communities . Its ...
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... individuals , in the following States : - Maine , New - Hampshire , Massachu- setts , Rhode - Island , Connecticut , New - York , New - Jersey , Pennsylvania , Maryland , Delaware , District of Columbia , Virginia , North and South ...
... individuals , in the following States : - Maine , New - Hampshire , Massachu- setts , Rhode - Island , Connecticut , New - York , New - Jersey , Pennsylvania , Maryland , Delaware , District of Columbia , Virginia , North and South ...
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... individuals , as well as of public bodies . The idea naturally suggested itself , that an American Society might , with great advantage , avail itself of these labours abroad ; and by corres- ponding efforts in our own country , do a ...
... individuals , as well as of public bodies . The idea naturally suggested itself , that an American Society might , with great advantage , avail itself of these labours abroad ; and by corres- ponding efforts in our own country , do a ...
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Side 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.
Side 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.
Side 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...
Side 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.
Side 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...