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    ciety . The principles which rfcgulate the intercourse of man with man , as members of the same community , are to be found in the constitution of our nature . The form which these principles assume , when embodied in the laws and customs of social life , is varied by the peculiar circumstances under which different nations have constructed their systems of polity .

    Except in the single instance of the Jewish people , where a special end was to be accomplished by the appointment of special means , the Supreme Ruler of the world has not prescribed to his subjects any particular form of government ; but has given the sanction of his approval , and the authority of his will , to those which are so administered as to answer the great ends of his own providential economy .

    " The Christian Religion , which was intended for universal acceptance , and which was in due time to make all the kingdoms of this world the kingdoms of the Lord and of his Christ , lays down no limitation of the right which all men originally possess , to choose their own form of government . But it supposes this to have been already done ; and then deals with the relations of civil society , only as they are instrumental in promoting the glory of God , and the happiness of mankind .

    " Whatsoever government is so constituted as not to interfere with those ends , although it be , as to its form and details , an ordinance of man , is , as to its legitimate authority , ordained of God : and that , which most directly and effectually promotes the attainment of those ends , may with the greatest justice assert its claims to obedience and honour , not only for wrath , but for conscience * sake . "—Pp . 3—5 .

    We quote the following passage , because much notice was taken at the time of its omissions . People thought of what the preacher did not say . They felt how strong was the censure of silence on the character of the late Monarch . " Of the incalculable value of a good example , in the sovereign of a Christian state , this country has had long and happy experience . Whatever

    difference of opinion may prevail , as to the political measures of the most eventful period in our history , there is none , as to the blessings which were diffused throughout the nation , for half a century , by the personal qualities of a King , whose ruling principle was the fear of God ; and of a Queen , whose consistent virtue , and unostentatious piety , and diffusive , though secret benevolence , were not duly appreciated till they had been taken to their reward .

    " If it be of advantage to the dearest interests of domestic life , that purity and honour should be exemplified , and vice repelled and put to shame , by those who live in an atmosphere of pleasure and temptation , and whose failings , are regarded with more than usual indulgence ; if the-mild and steady lustre of female excellence , and the brightness of conjugal fidelity , should

    be conspicuous in those ranks which give the tone to public opinion ; if the observance of all the outward duties of religion is promoted by the godly example of those who are embarrassed with the cares of state , or surrounded by the fascinations of luxury and indolence , then have we cause to reflect

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  • Monthly Repository (1806-1838) and Unitarian Chronicle (1832-1833), Nov. 2, 1831, page 727, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse-os.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/mruc/issues/vm2-ncseproduct2603/page/3/