The Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1822-1829, 1823-10-10
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Influence, by the powerful anXslla1ea OF eIudI
ton and taote; and lGthe truth lie left naked, OF
appear ony III careless OF slovenIy garb, it
will not be Likely 10 attract the attention and
wint hearts OF that large ard important poi
TIN OF the community which consists of he
young, the cultivated and the aspiring. We
know, indeed, that success in cuitvatng evan
gehcal TT nth must come Il ON Go, and that
nothing but ms grace will ever change single
human heart. Stlliwe are not to expect mira.
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dence, and the influence oi Divine grace, III the
use otvlSorous exert, rs, aud VI means natu-
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