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    of gentlemen , about the year 1756 . A judicious selectio n from it would be a valuable and useful help to devotion , and companion of religious retirement * Another posthumous work ; published by the same Editor , as was the foregoing , appeared in 173 O entitled , " Discourses on the Truth ^ Inspiration , and Usefulness of the Scriptures , "

    There was another publication of Mr . Bennet ' s which ottghl not to be omitted , namely , " Irenicum : or a Review of some late Controversies about the trinity , private judgment , churchauthority , &c « wherein the right of Christians to judge for themselves in matters of religion is vindicated ^ and objections answered : some remarks concerning fundamentals are offered ,, and the certain and only terms of peace and union are laid down . With an appendix , vindicating the Apostle Paul and

    the rights of conscience from the misrepresentations of the Dean of Worcester , IT 22 . —In necessariis miitasy in non necessariis liber las , in utrisque charitasJ * u The title of this l&st piece is given at length / ' says an anonymous writer , " because it is but little known * —

    It is so excellent as well to deserve being republished * It consists of 124 pages , 8 vo . small print * *" The nature and tendency of Mr . Bennet ' s writings indicate the turn and dispositions of his mind , as at once devout and benevolent ; and show to what objects his studies and pen were directed .

    His person was of the larger size , but agreeable and graceful ; his aspect comely , and his countenance recommending ; his mental endowments were of the superior class , combining a quick apprehension , a ready wit , a solid judgment , and a happy memory His thoughts were clear , strong , and

    penetrating , which he had the skill of digesting and methodizing , so as to display and urge an argument in its utmost force and strength , as he could deliver himself with a free ami commanding elocution * His deportment was always decently grave , though on occasions he could be innocently pleasant .

    His temper was sedate and serene ; tender , compassionate and universally benevolent . He united with tenderness , prudence , and undaunted resolution , which appeared in the wisdom and fidelity of his management , in matters of church g overnment and discipline , so as to command an affectionate respect . His social virtues , as a relative and a iriend ,

    were conciliating and eminent . He seemed , we are told , ? " Protcstint Dissenter * ' Magazine , " for October , 1798 , p . 3 64 , $ (> $ *

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    45 S Memoirs-of the Rev . Benjamin Bennett

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  • Monthly Repository (1806-1838) and Unitarian Chronicle (1832-1833), Sept. 2, 1807, page 458, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse-os.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/mruc/issues/vm2-ncseproduct2384/page/6/