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Sacramento Sept. 7:1851.

Jeremiah – [centered]
7:-10 ~ [centered]

"We are delivered to do all these"
"abominations."

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Certain great questions will
force themselves upon a thoughtful
mind. Who – what – whence – quare –
whither do I go – qualis – –
For practical purposes we ought
answer these so far as we can.

About to say a few things concerning the
origin & nature of moral evil – of sin.

It may seem dry to you – but is
vastly – important not to mistatse [mistate].

Commonly said – "put out the fire" – &c. [etc.]
These questions been the study of ages –
Rept [Repent] men in pain – suspense doubt &c. [etc.] –