The life of Thomas Jefferson, author of the Declaration of Independence, and third president of the United States .. . 207 be more apt to share with the Bible in the hatred of thescoffer, than be considered his coadjutor in profanity. But though Mr. Jeffersons opinion on certain religiouspoints should be hostile to our own, how is he moreculpable than the thousands who have embraced differ-ent forms of belief? In what respect do his religious?tenets differ from those of his yenerable predecessor,or from those of his equally celebrated son % In dis-senting from the opinion of others, whose piet
The life of Thomas Jefferson, author of the Declaration of Independence, and third president of the United States .. . 207 be more apt to share with the Bible in the hatred of thescoffer, than be considered his coadjutor in profanity. But though Mr. Jeffersons opinion on certain religiouspoints should be hostile to our own, how is he moreculpable than the thousands who have embraced differ-ent forms of belief? In what respect do his religious?tenets differ from those of his yenerable predecessor,or from those of his equally celebrated son % In dis-senting from the opinion of others, whose piety andwisdom are entitled to veneration, he has not underta-ken to advance his own with pride or bitterness. Hehas not condescended to disguise his sentiments forfear of provoking opposition, nor has he been ambi-tious to obtrude them on the publick in the conceit ofmaking converts. His death tested the sincerity of his faith, and hedied with that calmness, serenity, and full reliance oiathe mercy of his Maker, which both philosophy andreligion desire. THE END, w THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY REFERENCE DEPARTMENT. 3&f- This book Is under no circumstances to betaken from the Building M£M ?S- ml
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