Chap. XVIII-Religion Necessary to the Well-Being of States,

rians,

Chap. XI-English History-Mr. Hume,
Chap. XII-Important Eras of English History-
Alfred-King John-Henry VII.,
Chap. XIII-Queen Elizabeth,

Chap. XIV-Moral Advantages to be drawn from
the Study of History, independent of the examples
it exhibits-It proves the Corruption of Human
Nature-It demonstrates the superintending
power of Providence-Illustrated by Instances,
Chiap. XV-On the Distinguishing Characters of
Christianity,
Chap. XVI-On the Scripture Evidences of Chris-
banity. The Christian Religion peculiarly adap-
ted to the Exigencies of Man; and especially cal-
calated to supply the Defects of Heathen Philo
sphy,

Chap. XVII-The use of History in teaching the Choice of Favourites-Flattery-Our Taste Improved in the Arts of Adulation-The Dangers Martery exemplified,

Chapi XIX-Integrity the true Political Wisdom,
Chap. XX-On the True Arts of Popularity,
Cap. XXI-The importance of the Royal Exam-
ple in promoting Loyalty-On False Patriotisin-
Public Spirit,
Chap. XXII-On the Graces of Deportment-The
Dispositions necessary for Business-Habits of
Dolestie Life,

Chap. XXIII-On the Choice of Society-Sincerity
the bond of Familiar Intercourse-Liberality-In-
stances of Ingratitude in Princes-On raising the
Tone of Conversation-And of Manners,
Chap. XXIV-On the Art of Moral Calculation, and
forming a Just Estimate of Things and Persons,
Chap. XXV-On Erroneous Judgment-Character
of Queen Christina of Sweden-Comparison of
Christing with Alfred,

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Chap. I-On the writers of Pious Books,

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Chap. II-On Providence,

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Chap. III-Practical use of the Doctrine of Providence,

141

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Chap. IV-Thy will be done,

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Chap. V-On Parable,

148

Chap. VI-On the Parable of the Talents,

151

Chap. VII-On Influence, considered as a Talent

154

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Chap. XVIII-Thoughts respectfully suggested to Good Sort of People,

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