Licenses and liberty clash over preachers in England
The text warns that local militia limits should not infringe the Toleration Act yet fears enemies of civil and religious liberty seek to control whom may preach and where by licensing powers. It asserts Parliament would not adopt such a measure contrary to the King and Constitution, to protect national happiness.
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England
Heathen Philosophers in Christian Discourse
A critic argues against revering Socrates and Seneca in Christian preaching. He says heathen thinkers falsely appear as models of virtue and wisdom. The writer urges contrasting their ignorance with Gospel truth and placing them alongside Jesus Christ and his Apostles.
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Socrates
Seneca
Smith
Israel
Jesus Christ
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