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...it is contrary to the order of Reason, the peculiar and highest Principle in Man: nor is any thing in itself more unnatural or of greater Deformity in...give Law and Rule to his Temper, Life and Actions. The first act of Religion is to Know what is True of God; the second act is to Express it in our Lives....

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