Rays of Genius Collected to Enlighten the Rising Generation, Volume 1proprietor, 1806 - English literature |
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Page 316
... Religion , in early life , con- trols the passions and directs the will ; it introduces us into the world armed and determined against the delusions of scepticks and infidels ; binds us to those establish . ments of which we are members ...
... Religion , in early life , con- trols the passions and directs the will ; it introduces us into the world armed and determined against the delusions of scepticks and infidels ; binds us to those establish . ments of which we are members ...
Page 317
... religion , it generally breaks out and discovers itself again , as soon as dis- cretion , consideration , age or misfortune , shall have brought the man to himself . The truths here selected to encou- rage the important duties of a ...
... religion , it generally breaks out and discovers itself again , as soon as dis- cretion , consideration , age or misfortune , shall have brought the man to himself . The truths here selected to encou- rage the important duties of a ...
Page 318
... religion was not a mere profession ; it had its due and genuine influence on his life and actions , and by the ... religion . All his writings on religious subjects , discover a strong and steady piety ; and his amiable conduct , in 318 ...
... religion was not a mere profession ; it had its due and genuine influence on his life and actions , and by the ... religion . All his writings on religious subjects , discover a strong and steady piety ; and his amiable conduct , in 318 ...
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