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Anthropomorphism and idolatry, which must by no means be 

 regarded as the lowest state of religion. Solomon,* indeed, long 

 ago pointed out its connection with Monarchical power. 



It is important to observe that each stage of religion is super- 

 imposed on the preceding, and that bygone beliefs linger on among 

 the children and the ignorant. Thus witchcraft is still believed in 

 by the ignorant, and fairy tales nourish in the nursery. 



* Wisd. xiv. 17. 



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