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Chap. X-Reflections on History-Ancient Histo-

rians,

Chap. I-On the writers of Pious Books,

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26 Chap. II-On Providence,

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Chap. XI-English History-Mr. Hume,

Chap. XII-Important Eras of English History-

Alfred-King John-Henry VIL,

Chap XIII-Queen Elizabeth,

Chap. XIV-Moral Advantages to be drawn from

the Study of History, independen: of the examples

it exhibits-It proves the Corruption of Human

Nature-It demonstrates the superintending

power of Providence-Illustrated by Instances,

Chap. XV-On the Distinguishing Characters of

Christianity,

Chap. XVI-On the Scripture Evidences of Christi-

anity. The Christian Religion peculiarly adapted

to the Exigencies of Man; and especially calcu

lated to supply the Defects of Heathen Philosophy,

Chap. XVII The use of History in teaching the

Choice of Favourites-Flattery-Our Taste Im.

proved in the Arts of Adulation-The Dangers

of Flattery exemplified.

Chap XVIII-Religion necessary to the Well-Being

of States,

Chap. XIX-Integrity the true Political Wisdom,

Chap. XX--On the True Arts of Popularity,

Chap. XXI-The importance of the Royal Example

in promoting Loyalty-On False Patriotism-

Public Spirit,

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Chap. XXII-On the Graces of Deportment-The

Dispositions necessary for Business-Habits of

Domestic Life,

Chap. XXIII-On the Choice of Society-Sincerity

the bond of Familiar Intercourse-Liberality-

Instances of Ingratitude in Princes--On raising

the tone of Conversation-And of Manners,

Chap. XXIV-On the Art of Moral Calculation, and

forming a Just Estimate of Things and Persons,

Chap. XXV-On Erroneous Judgment-Character

of Queen Christina of Sweeden-Comparison of

Christina with Alfred,

Chap. XXVI-Observations on the Age of Louis

XIV. and on Voltaire,

Chap. XXVII-An examination of the Claims of

those Princes who aspired to the appellation of

the GREAT,

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Chap. X-On the Style and Genius of Saint Paul, 252

Chap. XI-Saint Paul's Tenderness of Heart,

92 Chap. XII-Saint Paul's Heavenly Mindedness,

96 Chap. XIII-A general View of the Qualities of

St. Paul-his Knowledge of Human Nature-his

Delicacy in giving Advice or reproof-his In-

tegrity,

98 Chap. XIV-Saint Paul on the Love of Money,

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270

Chap. III-Practical use of the Doctrine of Provi-

dence,

127

Chap. IV-Thy will be done,

131

Chap. V-On Parable,

134

Chap VI-On the Parable of the Talents,

137

Chap. VII-On Influence, considered as a Talent,

140

Chap. VIII-On Time, considered as a Talent,

144

Chap. IX-On Charity,

146

Chap. X.-On Prejudice,

150

Chap. XI-Particular Prejudices,

154

Chap. XII-Farther Causes of Prejudice,

158

Chap. XIII-Humility the only true Greatness,

160

Chap. XIV-On retirement,

165

Chap. XV-Dangers and Advantages of Retirement, 169

Chap. XVI-An Inquiry, why some Good Sort of

People are not better,

172

Chap. XVII-The Inquiry, why some Good Sort of

People are not better, continued,

175

Chap. XVIII-Thoughts respectfully suggested to

Good Sort of People,

179

Chap. XIX-On Habits,

183

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