A vindication of the religious opinions of the higher classes in this country: in letters to W. Wilberforce upon his Practical view of the prevailing religious system of the same. By one of the arraigned [signing himself Objector]. |
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Side v
It has been a great object with me to get this Vindication into the smallest possible compass ; I am sorry I have not succeeded better ; but the peculiar style adopted by Mr. Wilberforce has obliged me to repetition and prolixity .
It has been a great object with me to get this Vindication into the smallest possible compass ; I am sorry I have not succeeded better ; but the peculiar style adopted by Mr. Wilberforce has obliged me to repetition and prolixity .
Side 3
Whe- ther in the Koran or the Gospel , these things are forbidden alike to all sects of their followers . you , Sir , have not scrupled to collect and enume- rate every possible crime and imperfection that can be rife among any body of ...
Whe- ther in the Koran or the Gospel , these things are forbidden alike to all sects of their followers . you , Sir , have not scrupled to collect and enume- rate every possible crime and imperfection that can be rife among any body of ...
Side 4
... necessity be true - into a charge against the opinions of four- fifths of the clergy and laity of the Church of England , by entitling it " inadequate conceptions , " it is fitting that you should , if possible , be contra- dicted .
... necessity be true - into a charge against the opinions of four- fifths of the clergy and laity of the Church of England , by entitling it " inadequate conceptions , " it is fitting that you should , if possible , be contra- dicted .
Side 8
... these things by wholesale , and contend , that not only should every restraint be removed , but every possible encouragement and stimulus given to ostensible religion and fervour of expression , I tell you you are like the advocates ...
... these things by wholesale , and contend , that not only should every restraint be removed , but every possible encouragement and stimulus given to ostensible religion and fervour of expression , I tell you you are like the advocates ...
Side 33
That we are still imperfect , beyond what might be conceived possible , we freely admit ; nor do I at all quarrel with your preachment and self- examination . Evil is not conquered for us ; we have still a severe struggle to maintain ...
That we are still imperfect , beyond what might be conceived possible , we freely admit ; nor do I at all quarrel with your preachment and self- examination . Evil is not conquered for us ; we have still a severe struggle to maintain ...
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