Chap. IX-Characters of Historians, who were

themselves concerned in the transactions which

they record,

Chap. X-Reflections on History-Ancient His-

torians,

Chap. XI-English History-Mr. Hume,

Chap. XII-Important Eras of English History
Alfred-King John-Henry VII.,

Chap. XIII-Queen Elizabeth,

Chap. XIV-Moral Advantages to be drawn

from the Study of History, independent of the

examples it exhibits-It proves the Corrup-

tion of Human Nature-It demonstrates the

superintending power of Providence-Illus-

trated by instances,

Chap. XV-On the Distinguishnig Characters of

Christianity,

Chap. XVI On the Scripture Evidences of

Christianity. The Christian Religion peculiar-

ly adapted to the Exigencies of Man; and

especially calculated to supply the Defects of

Heathen Philosophy,

Chap. XVII-The Use of History in teaching the

Choice of Favourites-Flattery-Our Taste

Improved 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 Wis-

dom,

Chap. XXXIV-On the Abuse of Terms-Enthu-

siasm-Superstition--Zeal for Religious Opin-

ions no Proof of Religion,

Chap. XXXV-The Reformation,

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Institutions and Observances-They are suit-

ed to the nature of Christianity, and particu-

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larly adapted to the Character of Man,

Chap. XXXVII-Of the Established Church of

England,

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31

32

34

37

40

Chap. XX-On the True Arts of Popularity, 59

Chap. XXI-The importance of the Royal Ex-

ample in promoting Loyalty-On False Patri-

otism-Public Spirit,

Chap. XXXVIII-Superintendence of Provi-

dence manifested in the Local Circumstances,

and in the Religious History of England,

Chap. XXXIX-The Same Subject continued-

Tolerant Spirit of the Church-Circumstan-

ces which led to the Revolution, and to the

Providential Succession of the House of Han-

over,

Chap. XL-On Christianity as a Principle of

Action, especially as it respects Supreme

Rulers,

CHRISTIAN MORALS.

Chap. I-On the writers of Pious Books,

Chap. II-On Providence,

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120

125

130

135

138

Chap. V-On Parable,

142

Chap. VI-On the Parable of the Talents,

145

Chap. XIII-Humility the only true Greatness,

Chap. XIV-On Retirement,

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174

Chap. XV-Dangers and Advantages of Retirement, 179

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

are not better,

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Chap. XXII-On the Graces of Deportment-

The Dispositions necessary for Business-

Habits of Domestic Life,

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

are not better, continued,

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