...the author may, in passing, observe that he thinks a character of so highly virtuous and lofty stamp, is degraded rather than exalted by an attempt to reward virtue with temporal prosperity. (3) Such is not the recompense that Providence has deemed worthy of suffering merit, and it is a dangerous...

...rendered such an union almost impossible" and that "a character of a highly virtuous and lofty stamp, is degraded rather than exalted by an attempt to reward virtue with temporal prosperity ... a glance on the great picture of life will show, that the duties of self-denial, and the sacrifice...

...pleasing testimony to the same truth. "I think," he says, "a character of a highly virtuous & lofty stamp is degraded rather than exalted by an attempt to reward...which Providence has deemed worthy of suffering merit & it is a dangerous & fatal doctrine to teach young persons <(the most common readers of romance))...

...passing, observe, diat he tiiinks a character of a highly virtuous and lofty stamp is degraded radier than exalted by an attempt to reward virtue with temporal prosperity. Such is not die recompense which Providence has deemed worthy of suffering merit, and it is a dangerous and fatal...

...the Audior may, in passing, observe diat he thinks a character of a highly virtuous and lofty stamp is degraded rather than exalted by an attempt to reward virtue with temporal prosperity."63 Wickcdc could scarcely contradict the master. In addition, the conflict between the...