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... operation and support . It is deemed highly desirable that in- dividuals who feel interested in this enterprise , should communicate with the Committee , not only that the deep and extensive interest in this object may be known , and ...
... operation and support . It is deemed highly desirable that in- dividuals who feel interested in this enterprise , should communicate with the Committee , not only that the deep and extensive interest in this object may be known , and ...
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... operations of the press in this country and in Europe ; and of the proceedings of the English societies similar in their design to the one proposed . As the report of his agency , it was stated , that distinguished men in vari- ous ...
... operations of the press in this country and in Europe ; and of the proceedings of the English societies similar in their design to the one proposed . As the report of his agency , it was stated , that distinguished men in vari- ous ...
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... operations during the year , together with their existing engagements and works on hand and in progress . Through the Treasurer , they shall also make report of all receipts and expenditures , together with the condition of the Treasury ...
... operations during the year , together with their existing engagements and works on hand and in progress . Through the Treasurer , they shall also make report of all receipts and expenditures , together with the condition of the Treasury ...
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... operations , as existing institutions , such as Library Societies , Lyceums , Literary Institutions , or even a few ... operation of auxiliaries and for the effective action of the Society , will be determined from time to time , as ...
... operations , as existing institutions , such as Library Societies , Lyceums , Literary Institutions , or even a few ... operation of auxiliaries and for the effective action of the Society , will be determined from time to time , as ...
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... operations of various European Societies , for the advancement of Literature , Science , and the Arts . Almost every branch of knowledge , which the human mind can pur- sue , calculated to further the improvement and happiness of ...
... operations of various European Societies , for the advancement of Literature , Science , and the Arts . Almost every branch of knowledge , which the human mind can pur- sue , calculated to further the improvement and happiness of ...
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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...