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(8) [centered]

an evil – or him that is guilty of it –
& its doom is pealed.

3. Men are ill able to endure the
frown of a virtuous community – or
a right public opni [opinion] – vs. [versus] themselves.
(Geo. [George] Rathbun) -------

In this world & always God will
use this to control moral beings.

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1 How oncely – if we forsake not
or wrong courses – shall we fall
into the hands of God; – or rather
feel that we are in his hands when the
frown of all virtuous beings & God shall
overwhelm us ignominy ~

2. How boldly may we do right &
fear not – since God in providence – in truth
in public opinion – is with us or soon will be.
Let us stand & fall with truth, right – God – – Answer or
Sure if we fall – Pub. [Public] Opin. [Opinion] will Embalm our memories.