American Literature: An Anthology and Critical Survey, Volume 1C. Scribner's Sons, 1948 - 1120 pages |
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Page 191
... religion . My mind was much engaged in it , and had much self - righteous pleasure ; and it was my de- light to abound in religious duties . I with some of my school - mates joined together , and built a booth in a swamp , in a very ...
... religion . My mind was much engaged in it , and had much self - righteous pleasure ; and it was my de- light to abound in religious duties . I with some of my school - mates joined together , and built a booth in a swamp , in a very ...
Page 199
... religious matters the spring of their actions is very much religious affection : he that has doctrinal knowledge and speculation only , without affection , never is engaged in the business of religion . heart or practice , because they ...
... religious matters the spring of their actions is very much religious affection : he that has doctrinal knowledge and speculation only , without affection , never is engaged in the business of religion . heart or practice , because they ...
Page 231
... religion takes place , every preacher ought to be a philosopher . Most certainly ; and every house of devotion a ... religion , that so many wild and blasphemous conceits have been formed of the Almighty . The Jews have made Him ...
... religion takes place , every preacher ought to be a philosopher . Most certainly ; and every house of devotion a ... religion , that so many wild and blasphemous conceits have been formed of the Almighty . The Jews have made Him ...
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