Maxims, observations, and reflections: moral, political, and divine. By Mr. Addison.
Addison, Joseph, 1672-1719.

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IT was formerly thought dangerous for a young Man to travel, lest he should return an Atheist to his native Country: But at present it is certain, that an En|glishman, who has any tolerable Degree of Reflection, cannot be better awakened to a Sense of Religion in general, than by observing how the Minds of all Mankind are set upon this important Point; how every Nation is serious and attentive to the great Business of their Being; and that in other Countries a Man is not out of the Fashion, who is bold and open in the Profession and Practice of all Christian Duties.