An Essay on the Best Means of Civilising the Subjects of the British Empire in India, and of Diffusing the Light of the Christian Religion Throughout the Eastern World |
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... less than the refutation of an invidious . spirit of detraction ; the solemn sanctions and the glorious advantages of our holy religion * , concur with the genero- * Vide note D. sity of the British spirit , the honours of the 13.
... less than the refutation of an invidious . spirit of detraction ; the solemn sanctions and the glorious advantages of our holy religion * , concur with the genero- * Vide note D. sity of the British spirit , the honours of the 13.
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... less remarkable for the abundance and variety of its crops , than for the readiness with which its increase is yielded . Almost without labour , and with still less art , the ground brings forth plentifully . Government , ancient and ...
... less remarkable for the abundance and variety of its crops , than for the readiness with which its increase is yielded . Almost without labour , and with still less art , the ground brings forth plentifully . Government , ancient and ...
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... countries in the world possess greater facili- ties , and none more abundant materials for commerce , yet no people have hitherto availed themselves less of such en- viable advantages . Foreign trade is carried on exclusively by 28.
... countries in the world possess greater facili- ties , and none more abundant materials for commerce , yet no people have hitherto availed themselves less of such en- viable advantages . Foreign trade is carried on exclusively by 28.
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... less dignified character . The same remark may be extended to their pro- ficiency in those sciences , which enlighten the minds , and polish the manners of mankind . Their study of astronomy has degenerated into a contemptible ...
... less dignified character . The same remark may be extended to their pro- ficiency in those sciences , which enlighten the minds , and polish the manners of mankind . Their study of astronomy has degenerated into a contemptible ...
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... less gentle ; they have yet no idea of a morality flowing from the heart , enlighten- ed by principle , and directed to high and pure ends . Many practices , altogether incompatible with personal sanctity , are almost universálly ...
... less gentle ; they have yet no idea of a morality flowing from the heart , enlighten- ed by principle , and directed to high and pure ends . Many practices , altogether incompatible with personal sanctity , are almost universálly ...
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