History of the United States: To which is Prefixed a Brief Historical Account of Our [English] Ancestors, from the Dispersion at Babel, to Their Migration to America, and of the Conquest of South America, by the Spaniards |
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... church . 64. Pilgrimages and relics . The Saxons placed much dependence on the merit of pilgrimages to Rome , and Jerusalem . These pilgrimages were en- joined upon them as most satisfactory penances for crimes , and as acceptable ...
... church . 64. Pilgrimages and relics . The Saxons placed much dependence on the merit of pilgrimages to Rome , and Jerusalem . These pilgrimages were en- joined upon them as most satisfactory penances for crimes , and as acceptable ...
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... plow had two wheels , and was drawn by one or two oxen . 70 : Architecture . Under the Norman princes , great improvements were made in the art of building , particularly in the erection of many churches and monasteries . 4 37.
... plow had two wheels , and was drawn by one or two oxen . 70 : Architecture . Under the Norman princes , great improvements were made in the art of building , particularly in the erection of many churches and monasteries . 4 37.
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... churches and monasteries . The ancient edifices were demolished , and others of greater magnificence were erected ; and during this period , was introduced the style of building called Gothic . But the clergy and monks possessed the ...
... churches and monasteries . The ancient edifices were demolished , and others of greater magnificence were erected ; and during this period , was introduced the style of building called Gothic . But the clergy and monks possessed the ...
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... church - to receive the sacrament , to bathe and put on white robes , con- fess their sins , and hear sermons , in which christian morals were explained . Thus prepared , the candi- date went to a church , and advanced to the altar with ...
... church - to receive the sacrament , to bathe and put on white robes , con- fess their sins , and hear sermons , in which christian morals were explained . Thus prepared , the candi- date went to a church , and advanced to the altar with ...
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... churches and monasteries , and enriching them with donations ; or in a round of insignificant ceremonies . Then flourished school - divinity , which consisted in discussing minutely nice abstruse ques- tions in logic and morals . Two ...
... churches and monasteries , and enriching them with donations ; or in a round of insignificant ceremonies . Then flourished school - divinity , which consisted in discussing minutely nice abstruse ques- tions in logic and morals . Two ...
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Page 351 - 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 the courts of justice? And let us with caution indulge the supposition, that morality can be maintained without religion.
Page 354 - It is our true policy to steer clear of permanent alliances with any portion of the foreign world — so far, I mean, as we are now at liberty to do it; for let me not be understood as capable of patronizing infidelity to existing engagements. I hold the maxim no less applicable to public than to private affairs, that honesty is always the best policy. I repeat it, therefore, let those engagements be observed in their genuine sense. But, in my opinion, it is unnecessary and would be unwise to extend...
Page 352 - The Nation, which indulges towards another an habitual hatred, or an habitual fondness, is in some degree a slave. It is a slave to its animosity or to its affection, either of which is sufficient to lead it astray from its duty and its interest.
Page 352 - OBSERVE good faith and justice towards all nations, cultivate peace and harmony with all ; religion and morality enjoin, this conduct ; and can it be that good policy does not equally enjoin it ? It will be worthy of a free, enlightened, and at no distant period a great nation, to give to mankind the magnanimous and too novel example of a people always guided by an exalted justice and benevolence.
Page 349 - The alternate domination of one faction over another sharpened by the spirit of revenge, natural to party dissension which in different ages and countries has perpetrated the most horrid enormities, is itself a frightful despotism. But this leads at length to a more formal and permanent despotism. The disorders and miseries, which result, gradually incline the minds of men to seek security and repose in the absolute power of an individual...
Page 353 - The great rule of conduct for us in regard to foreign nations is in extending our commercial relations, to have with them as little political connection as possible.
Page 354 - Why forego the advantages of so peculiar a situation? Why quit our own to stand upon foreign ground? Why, by interweaving our destiny with that of any part of Europe, entangle our peace and prosperity in the toils of European Ambition, Rivalship, Interest, Humor or Caprice?
Page 344 - Citizens by birth or choice, of a common country, that country has a right to concentrate your affections. The name of American, which belongs to you in your national capacity, must always exalt the just pride of patriotism, more than any appellation derived from local discriminations. With slight shades of difference, you have the same religion, manners, habits, and political principles.
Page 344 - But, as it is easy to foresee, that, from different causes, and from different quarters, much pains will be taken, many artifices employed, to weaken in your minds the conviction of this truth ; as this is the point in your political fortress against which the batteries of internal and external enemies will be most constantly and actively (though often covertly and insidiously) directed, it is of infinite moment that you should properly estimate the immense value of your National Union to your collective...
Page 352 - Antipathy in one nation against another disposes each more readily to offer insult and injury, to lay hold of slight causes of umbrage, and to be haughty and intractable, when accidental or trifling occasions of dispute occur. Hence frequent collisions, obstinate, envenomed, and bloody contests. The Nation, prompted by ill-will and resentment, sometimes impels to war the Government, contrary to the best calculations of policy.