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foundation for morality, and would, in conjunction with the unbiased religious 

 and moral instruction designated in the curriculum, leave the student's mind in 

 the best condition to approach the consideration and investigation of different 

 tenets. Thus prepared he could examine them with zeal, yet with moderation; 

 with judgment, yet without dogmatism; with an inquiring mind, desirous to 

 trace final causes, as far as human intellect may venture, yet with the deepest 

 awe of the majesty, the highest appreciation of the perfection, and the most un- 

 bounded confidence in the works, laws, and infinite goodness of the Supreme 

 Ruler, to whom frail mortality, after prayerfully striving to find truth, fulfil his 

 duties and understand the fundamental doctrines of religion, may, without a 

 shadow of hesitation, trustingly consign his temporal and eternal welfare. 





