brandongrif

georgia. He was taken

Društvo — Autor brandongrif @ 23:43
georgia. He was taken prisoner last summer carried to new york, from whence he lately came to this place. And though his fortune would enable him to live here at ease, he thinks he can be useful to america by returning to that part of it, and at the age of 73 has undertaken the long journey. He has always mixed with the people of those states, is well acquainted with their temper sentiments. He also has been much among the indians is greatly beloved by them. This account i have had of him often from the delegates of georgia others whom i can confide in. The old gentleman tells me that the people of those states

country. I glory in

Društvo — Autor brandongrif @ 23:41
country. I glory in being what the world calls, a poor man. If my mind has ever been tinctured with envy, the rich and the great have not been its objects. If i have been vain, popularity, tho i had as much of it as any man ought to have, is not the phantome i have pursued. He who gains the approbation of the virtuous citizens. I will own, may feel himself happy but he is in reality much more so, who knows he deserves it, such a man, if he cannot retreat with splendor, he may with dignity. I will trust in that all gracious being, who, in his own good way, has provided us with food and raiment and having spent the

in states, in cities,

Društvo — Autor brandongrif @ 23:40
in states, in cities, or what, let me hint to you is of the last importance, in families. Of what kind are those manners, by which, as we are truly informd in a late speech, not only the freedom but the very existence of republicks is greatly affected. How fruitless is it, to recommend the adapting the laws in the most perfect manner possible, to the suppression of idleness dissipation extravagancy, if such recommendations are counteracted by the example of men of religion, influence publick station. I meant to consider this subject in the view of the mere citizen. But i have mentiond the sacred word

religion. I confess, i

Društvo — Autor brandongrif @ 23:40
religion. I confess, i am surprizd to hear, that some particular persons have been so unguarded as to give their countenance to such kind of amusements. I wish mr would recollect his former ideas when his friend whitfield thunderd in the pulpit against assemblies balls. I think he has disclaimd diversions, in some instances, which to me have always appeard innocent. Has he changd his opinions, or has the tendency of things alterd. Do certain manners tend to quench the spirit of religion at one time are they harmless at another. Are morals so vague as to be sanctified or dispensd with by the authority of
«Prethodni   1 2

Powered by blog.co.yu