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Page 4
... is prosecuted on each side with essentially the same feelings , and by the very
same deeds . — 4 . We agree in our views concerning the moral character of
nearly all the wars that have ever occurred . We unite in condemning every war of
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... is prosecuted on each side with essentially the same feelings , and by the very
same deeds . — 4 . We agree in our views concerning the moral character of
nearly all the wars that have ever occurred . We unite in condemning every war of
...
Page 8
Will you correct your own views and feelings ? Will you try to rectify those of all
the persons under your care or influence ? Will you pray ? Will you contribute ?
Will you do all you can ? " Blessed are the peacemakers ; for they shall be called
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Will you correct your own views and feelings ? Will you try to rectify those of all
the persons under your care or influence ? Will you pray ? Will you contribute ?
Will you do all you can ? " Blessed are the peacemakers ; for they shall be called
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Page 12
Let every Christian examine the subject till his own views , feelings , and habits ,
are cast in the pacific mould of the gospel . Let the pulpit and the press proclaim ,
with trumpet - tongue , the folly , guilt , and horrors of war before every Christian ...
Let every Christian examine the subject till his own views , feelings , and habits ,
are cast in the pacific mould of the gospel . Let the pulpit and the press proclaim ,
with trumpet - tongue , the folly , guilt , and horrors of war before every Christian ...
Page 4
... sources of prosperity , and diverts the attention of governors from the
happiness of nations . It even suspends , sometimes , every idea of justice and
humanity ; and , instead of gentle and benevolent feelings , it substitutes hostility
and hatred ...
... sources of prosperity , and diverts the attention of governors from the
happiness of nations . It even suspends , sometimes , every idea of justice and
humanity ; and , instead of gentle and benevolent feelings , it substitutes hostility
and hatred ...
Page 7
JEREMY BENTHAM , a peculiar but powerful mind , says , that “ nothing can be
worse than the general feeling on the subject of war . The church , the state , the
ruling few , the subject many , all seem in this case to have combined to patronize
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JEREMY BENTHAM , a peculiar but powerful mind , says , that “ nothing can be
worse than the general feeling on the subject of war . The church , the state , the
ruling few , the subject many , all seem in this case to have combined to patronize
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