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BEP(P.782.008
19 Jan 1782:21 (1/14)
From the New-Jersey Journal.
[1 line, signed] Young.
Sir, The irreversible decrees of the Almighty have placed
man in such a situation with regard to his fugitive passage
through this world to eternity, as to render a permanent
succession of rapture and sensual delight unattainable and
absolutely impossible; his nature and facilities being so
oppositely blended, as to deny him a continuation of extasy
and delight. . . [1 1/2 columns. 1/2 way down first column,
the following quote from Doctor Young's "Night Thoughts."]
What taught these heroes of the moral world?
To these thou giv'st thy praise; give credit too;
These Doctors ne'er were pension'd to deceive thee,
And pagan tutors are thy taste-- . . . [9 more lines]
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