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PHILADELPHIA :

PUBLISHED BY J. J. WOODWARD,

NORTH-EAST CORNER OF MARKET AND SEVENTH STREETS,

1830.

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UNIVERSITY 113FARY

CONTENTS OF VOLUME II.

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Education,

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manifested in the Local Circumstances, and in the Religious History of England,

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Chap. V-Importance of Studying Ancient History, 17 Chap. XXXIX-The same subject continued-To

Chap. VI-Laws-Egypt-Persia,

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Chap. VII-Greece,

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Chap. VIII-Rome,

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lerant Spirit of the Church-Circumstances which led to the Revolution, and to the Providential Succession of the House of Hanover,

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Chap. IX-Characters of Historians, who were them

Chap. XL-On Christianity as a Principle of Action,

seves concerned in the transactions which they

especially as it respects Supreme Rulers,

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record,

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Chap. X-Reflections on History-Ancient Histo

CHRISTIAN MORALS.

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Chap. XI-English History-Mr. Hume,
Chap. XII-Important Eras of English History-
Alfred-King John-Henry VII.,

Chap. XIII-Queen Elizabeth,

Chap. XIV-Moral Advantages to be drawn from the Study of History, independent of the examples it exhibits-It proves the Corruption of Human Nature-It demonstrates the superintending power of Brovidence-Illustrated by Instances, Chap. XV-On the Distinguishing Characters of Christianity,

Chap. XVI-On the Scripture Evidences of Christianity. The Christian Religion peculiarly adapted to the Exigencies of Man; and especially caltulated to supply the Defects of Heathen Philopay,

Chap. XVII-The use of History in teaching the Choice of Favourites-Flattery-Our Taste Improved in the Arts of Adulation-The Dangers of Flattery exemplified,

Chap. XVIII-Religion Necessary to the Well-Be

ing of States,

Chape XIX-Integrity the true Political Wisdom,
Chap. XX-On the True Arts of Popularity,

Chap. XXI-The importance of the Royal Example in promoting Loyalty-On False PatriotismPublic Spirit,

Chap. XXII-On the Graces of Deportment-The Dispositions necessary for Business-Habits of Domestic Life,

Chap. XXIII-On the Choice of Society-Sincerity the bond of Familiar Intercourse-Liberality-Instances of Ingratitude in Princes-On raising the tone of Conversation-And of Manners,

Chap. XXIV-On the Art of Moral Calculation, and forming a Just Estimate of Things and Persons, Chap. XXV-On Erroneous Judgment Character of Queen Christina of Sweden-Comparison of Christina with Alfred,

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Chap. XIII-Humility the only true Greatness,

Chap. XV-Dangers and Advantages of Retirement 187

45 Chap. XVI-An Inquiry, why some Good Sort of

Chap. XXXIV-On the abuse of Terms-Enthusi#sm-Superstition-Zeal for Religious opinions no Proof of Religion,

Chap. XXXV-The Reformation,

Chap. XXXVI-On the importance of Religious In

titutions and Observances-They are suited to the

People are not better,

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Chap. XVII-The Inquiry, why some Good Sort of
People are not better, continued,
Chap. XVIII-Thoughts respectfully suggested to
Good Sort of People,

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Chap. XIX-On Habits.
Chap. XX-On the Inconsistency of Christians with

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Christianity,

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Chap. XXI-Expostulation with the Inconsistent
Christian,

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tian after a serious perusal of the Bible, Chap. XXIII-The Christian in the World, 66 Chap. XXIV-Difficulties and Advantages of the

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Christian in the World, Chap. XXV-Candidus,

Chap. XXVI-The established Christian,

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Chap. IV-Saint Paul's Faith, a practical principle 251

84 Chap. V-The Morality of Saint Paul,

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Chap. VI-The Disinterestedness of Saint Paul, 259

87 Chap. VII-Saint Paul's Prudence in his Conduct to

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ward the Jews,

94 Chap. VIII-Saint Paul's Judgment in his inter

course with the Pagans

Writings

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96 Chap. IX-On the general Principle of Saint Paul's 99 Chap. X-On the Style and Genius of Saint Paul, 278 Chap. XI-Saint Paul's Tenderness of Heart, Chap. XII-Saint Paul's Heavenly Mindedness, Chap. XIII-A general View of the Qualities of Sr. Paul-his Knowledge of Human Nature-his Delicacy in giving Advice or Reproof-his Integrity, 293 Chap. XIV-Saint Paul on the Love of Money,

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