Upon Our Lord’s Sermon on the Mount Discourse IV · §11 · John Wesley

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In order fully to explain and press these important words, I shall try to show, first, that Christianity is essentially a social religion, and that to turn it into a solitary one is to destroy it. Second, that to conceal this religion is impossible, as well as utterly contrary to the design of its Author. I shall, third, answer some objections, and conclude the whole with a practical application.

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In order fully to explain and inforce these important words, I shall endeavour to shew, First, That Christianity is essentially a social religion, and that to turn it into a solitary one, is to destroy it: secondly, That to conceal this religion is impossible, as well as utterly contrary to the design of its Author. I shall, thirdly, Answer some objections; and conclude the whole with a practical application.

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