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(6) [centered]

But it pleases God to make his
word instrumental in present good
– as t. [the] snow & rain produce results pleas-
-ant & valuable, lend blossoms, & fruit –
so Gods [God's] word will not fail to bless.

1 Results in present good the individual.

a Gives self-respect –
b Teaches to respect passion.
c To practice benevolence.
d To maintain integrity of character.
e Inspires with elevating hopes –.

2 Results in Social well-being –.
a 1 Inculcates love of order.
b 2 Teaches charity & kind conversation.
c 3 Respect for proper authority.
d 4 Equality of manhood ~.
e 5 Respect for human rights.
f 6 Love to man as man Everywhere.
(2) Makes gentleman &c [etc.].