The Religious Opinions and Character of WashingtonHarper & Brothers, 1836 - 414 pages |
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Page iv
... necessary to add , that the trial to which his fame has been subjected , has issued in the universal admission , that greatness and goodness at- tach to his character , in a degree , seldom found to exist in the same human being . en ...
... necessary to add , that the trial to which his fame has been subjected , has issued in the universal admission , that greatness and goodness at- tach to his character , in a degree , seldom found to exist in the same human being . en ...
Page xii
... necessary evil by Washing- ton - Peace his delight , CHAPTTR XVI . His views of duelling - His conduct under provocation in Alexan- dria - Letter to Marquis La Fayette - Refuses him his con- sent to send a challenge to Lord Carlisle ...
... necessary evil by Washing- ton - Peace his delight , CHAPTTR XVI . His views of duelling - His conduct under provocation in Alexan- dria - Letter to Marquis La Fayette - Refuses him his con- sent to send a challenge to Lord Carlisle ...
Page xvii
... necessary . There he did not stay long , taking the small - pox during the time , and returning to Virginia alone in February , 1752 , Lawrence remained with the hope of deriving benefit to his health , but failing in this respect , he ...
... necessary . There he did not stay long , taking the small - pox during the time , and returning to Virginia alone in February , 1752 , Lawrence remained with the hope of deriving benefit to his health , but failing in this respect , he ...
Page xxv
... necessary , and yet censured for disas- ters which no human power , under such circumstances , could avert . He continued , notwithstanding , amidst the most trying and perplexing scenes , to do all that could be done , both with his ...
... necessary , and yet censured for disas- ters which no human power , under such circumstances , could avert . He continued , notwithstanding , amidst the most trying and perplexing scenes , to do all that could be done , both with his ...
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... necessary to a proper understanding of the following work . There is so much greater notoriety attaching to the suc- ceeding years of his life , than to those which preceded them , that it will be easy for the reader of ordinary informa ...
... necessary to a proper understanding of the following work . There is so much greater notoriety attaching to the suc- ceeding years of his life , than to those which preceded them , that it will be easy for the reader of ordinary informa ...
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Page 74 - Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports. In vain would that man claim the tribute of patriotism, who should labour to subvert these great pillars of human happiness, these firmest props of the duties of men and citizens.
Page 243 - I am truly sensible of the high honor done me in this appointment, yet, I feel great distress from a consciousness, that my abilities and military experience may not be equal to the extensive and important trust...
Page 74 - Whatever may be conceded to the influence of refined education on minds of peculiar structure, reason and experience both forbid us to expect, that national morality can prevail in exclusion of religious principle.
Page 128 - Such being the impressions under which I have, in obedience to the public summons, repaired to the present station, it would be peculiarly improper to omit in this first official act my fervent supplications to that Almighty Being who rules over the universe; who presides in the councils of nations; and whose Providential aid can supply every human defect...
Page 76 - Let it simply be asked, where is the security for property, for reputation, for life, if the sense of religious obligation desert the oaths which are the instruments of investigation in courts of justice ? And let us with caution indulge the supposition that morality can be maintained without religion.
Page 129 - Having thus imparted to you my sentiments as they have been awakened by the occasion which brings us together, I shall take my present leave, but not without resorting once more to the benign Parent of the human race, in humble supplication that, since he has been pleased to favor the American people with opportunities for deliberating in perfect tranquillity and dispositions for deciding with unparalleled unanimity on a form of government for the security of their union and the advancement of their...
Page 127 - Happy in the confirmation of our independence and sovereignty, and pleased with the opportunity afforded the United States of becoming a respectable nation, I resign with satisfaction the appointment I accepted with diffidence, a diffidence in my abilities to accomplish so arduous a task ; which, however, was superseded by a confidence in the rectitude of our cause, the support of the supreme power of the Union, and the patronage of heaven.
Page 350 - Is it well with thee ? is it well with thy husband ? is it well with the child ? And she answered, It is well.
Page 236 - No man I believe ever had a greater choice of evils and less means to extricate himself from them. However, under a full persuasion of the justice of our cause, I cannot entertain an idea that it will finally sink, though it may remain for some time under a cloud.
Page 228 - This was a whole day's work ; we next got it launched, then went on board of it and set off; but before we were half way over, we were jammed in the ice in such a manner that we expected every moment our raft to sink, and ourselves to perish.