This, is the conclusion of the whole matter. There is a tendency, in our whole civil and political system, to deterioration, administered, as it must necessarily be, by sinful, selfish man, for the government of those like himself. We already reap some of its bitter fruits, and are in danger of reaping more. The principles of the divine law lay the only solid foundation for permanent and happy civil institutions, especially those which contain most of the principles of civil liberty and self-government; and, that they can be maintained in that health and vigour which will make them productive of the greatest good, only by a large infusion of that holiness which exalteth a nation.

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