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... tiality . It is an incubus upon good government , and is as quickly perceived , and more keenly felt by chil- dren , than by adults . If one child is less amiable , docile , and gifted , than another in the same CHILDREN . 31.
... tiality . It is an incubus upon good government , and is as quickly perceived , and more keenly felt by chil- dren , than by adults . If one child is less amiable , docile , and gifted , than another in the same CHILDREN . 31.
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... incubus of religion , the parent of wars , and an earth- quake in the body politic - setting nations in commo- tion , sometimes sinking them in the dark abyss of irrecoverable ruin . It has been justly remarked by a 124 THE PROBE ...
... incubus of religion , the parent of wars , and an earth- quake in the body politic - setting nations in commo- tion , sometimes sinking them in the dark abyss of irrecoverable ruin . It has been justly remarked by a 124 THE PROBE ...
Page 127
... incubus of religion - the destroyer of reputation- the bane of peace in society - the murderer of inno- cence - a foul blot upon human nature - a curse in community , and a disgrace to our species . Its baleful influence is felt , its ...
... incubus of religion - the destroyer of reputation- the bane of peace in society - the murderer of inno- cence - a foul blot upon human nature - a curse in community , and a disgrace to our species . Its baleful influence is felt , its ...
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... incubus , over our beloved country . Nor is merit a necessary qualification with the demagogue . Available — is the omnipotent word — the grand counter - sign - the magic passport to a nomination - and when nominated - the candidate ...
... incubus , over our beloved country . Nor is merit a necessary qualification with the demagogue . Available — is the omnipotent word — the grand counter - sign - the magic passport to a nomination - and when nominated - the candidate ...
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... incubus upon the cause of our Lord and Master , a drag - chain upon the churches of Christ , a clog that retards spiritual ad- vancement , a blot upon Christian graces , a heart- chilling disease , that affects the soul , as the ague ...
... incubus upon the cause of our Lord and Master , a drag - chain upon the churches of Christ , a clog that retards spiritual ad- vancement , a blot upon Christian graces , a heart- chilling disease , that affects the soul , as the ague ...
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