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"Now the most efficient support of human laws is, the full belief that the subjects of such laws are accountable to higher authority than human tribunals. The halter and the penitentiary many restrain many men from overt criminal acts; but it is the fear of God and a reverence for his authority and commands, which alone can control and subdue the will, when tempted by ambition and interest to violate the laws. Whatever superficial observers may think, it is beyond a question, that the small band of real Christians in Protestant countries has more influence in securing order and peace in society than all the civil officers of government. Just in the proportion as the influence of such men is impaired, is the increase of crimes and outrages upon the rights of individuals and upon the public peace." Noah Webster, Letter to David McClure, October 25, 1836
Posted on: Tue, 13 Aug 2013 20:55:18 +0000

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