Girard's Will: And Girard College Theology (Classic Reprint)

Excerpt from Girard's Will: And Girard College Theology

The publication of this book is a matter of conscience. The author, as a theologist and lawyer, thoroughly believes that the present system of religious instruction in Girard College is in palpable violation of the conditions of the Will of the Founder, and not well adapted to promote the purest principles of morality. If the present policy is not soon discontinued or greatly changed, the citizens of Phil adelphia should appeal to the courts to judicially enforce conformity to the con ditions upon which this great charity was intended to be founded.

The best interests Of morality and relig ion require the strictest adherence to the provisions of a {72cm Fiduciary unfaith fulness in public affairs is now the one great source of peril to the free institu tions of our country, and all moralists and patriots should unite in cherishing that eternal vigilance which is the price of liberty.

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