Letters on Clerical Manners and Habits: Addressed to a Student in the Theological Seminary, at Princeton, N.J. |
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Page viii
... , indispensably necessary - The advantages of such an Institution -Attention to the laws of the Seminary - Avoid- ing noise in the publick edifice -- Spirit of order in every thing - Punctual attention to all devo- tional viii.
... , indispensably necessary - The advantages of such an Institution -Attention to the laws of the Seminary - Avoid- ing noise in the publick edifice -- Spirit of order in every thing - Punctual attention to all devo- tional viii.
Page ix
... Publick speaking - Manner of offering criticism - Deport- ment at meals - Care of Books - Care of the pub- lick Edifice Frequent self - examination as to these points page . 209-245 LETTER VIII . Habits in the study - Cherishing a deep ...
... Publick speaking - Manner of offering criticism - Deport- ment at meals - Care of Books - Care of the pub- lick Edifice Frequent self - examination as to these points page . 209-245 LETTER VIII . Habits in the study - Cherishing a deep ...
Page x
... Publick services not too long- Publick reproof from the pulpit - Quitting the pulpit - Conversation in the pulpit - Flattery in prayer - Deportment of ministers as hearers— Exposure to cold X.
... Publick services not too long- Publick reproof from the pulpit - Quitting the pulpit - Conversation in the pulpit - Flattery in prayer - Deportment of ministers as hearers— Exposure to cold X.
Page xiv
... Publick men should be on their guard against their friends as well as ene nies - A forward , ob- trusive spirit toward strangers , when travelling , and a monkish impenetrable reserve , to be equal- ly avoided - Ministers should be ever ...
... Publick men should be on their guard against their friends as well as ene nies - A forward , ob- trusive spirit toward strangers , when travelling , and a monkish impenetrable reserve , to be equal- ly avoided - Ministers should be ever ...
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... doubt as to this point , much as I respect your other endow- ments , and favourably as I augur of your capa- city for the work of publick instruction , I could B not in conscience encourage you to take an- other step.
... doubt as to this point , much as I respect your other endow- ments , and favourably as I augur of your capa- city for the work of publick instruction , I could B not in conscience encourage you to take an- other step.
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