The bases of the temperance reform: an exposition and appeal./ With replies to numerous objections. By Rev. Dawson Burns.

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CHAPTER IV.-PROPOSITION: THAT VIOLENCE IS 1
OF GOD AND THE WELFARE OF MA
THE FRUITS OF THE EARTH TO THE
TOXICATING DRINKS,.
OBJECTIONS (THREE) stated and examined,...
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TAL ABSTINENCE PRACTICE,.. 99
I. Scribture does not Sanction the Use of Alcoholic Liquors,.. 02
I. Cautions given,....... 04
2. SuM,osed Formns of Sanction considered,.. Io6
II. Scripture gives SuAyort and Encouragement to tle Practice o
Total Abstinence,....
OBJECTIONS (SIX) stated and examined,.. I
CHAPTER VI.-PROPOSITION: THAT THE TRAFFIC IN ALCOHOLIC LI QUORS EXERTS A PERNICIOUS INFLUENCE, CALLING FOR
ITS LEGISLATIVE SUPPRESSION,.... I38
i. In the Production pf Intemnerance,.. 14.. 40
2. In the Development of other Soc,ial Evils,... 46
3. In the Diminution of Trade and Commterce,... 52
4. In the Growth of Insecurity and Local Burdens,. x53
REASONS FOR SUPPRESSION BASED ON
I. General Benevolence,..... 155
2. Social Self-Interest,...... 56
3. Enlightened Patriotis,,..... I56
4. Christian Civilization,..... 57
OBJECTIONS (FIVE) stated and examiined,.. 9. 59
CHAPTER VII.-PROPOSITION: THAT THE EXCLUSION OF INTOXICATING
DRINKS FROM THE DIET, THE ENTERTAINMENTS, AND
THE COMMERCE OF SOCIETY, IS A PRINCIPLE APPROVED
BY SCIENCE AND CHRISTIANITY; AND IS THE ONLY EFFI CIENT CURE AND PREVENTIVE OF INTEMPERANCE. I69
OBJECTIONS (TWO) stated and examined,.. 76
APPEALS TO VARIOUS CLASSES,.... 8
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