Excerpt from The Aspect and Influence of Christianity Upon the Commercial Character: A Discourse, Delivered at Montreal, October 15, 1837

The term Godliness ln the text, though in its more general acceptation expressrve of likeness to God, or conformity to his moral character, is applicable in detail to every branch of practical religion. This conformity can only be obtained in the manner, and on the principles, unfolded to us in the Scriptures of truth. The whole contents of the Sacred Volume, as relating to man, may be contemplated under two aspects, - as a Code of Morals, and as a Dispensation of Mercy, the one to prove and regulate his obedience, and the other to point out to him the way of salvation. In both these lights I wish to present the sacred oracles before you in reference to the subject which is to engage our consideration, and to shew their in¿uence in the formation of that godliness which is profitable unto all things, having the promise of the that now is, and of that which is to come contributing as effectively to our real welfare in the present state as to our preparation for the bliss of eternity.

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