[BOOK][B] The creed of Christendom; its foundations and superstructure
WR Greg - 1851 - books.google.com
THIS work was commenced in the year 1845, and was finished two years ago. Thus much it
is necessary to state, that I may not be supposed to have borrowed without acknowledgment
from works which have preceded mine in order of publication. It is now given to the world
after long hesitation, with much diffidence, and with some misgiving. For some time I was in
doubt as to the propriety of publishing a work which, if it might correct and elevate the views
of some, might also unsettle and destroy the faith of many. But three considerations have …
is necessary to state, that I may not be supposed to have borrowed without acknowledgment
from works which have preceded mine in order of publication. It is now given to the world
after long hesitation, with much diffidence, and with some misgiving. For some time I was in
doubt as to the propriety of publishing a work which, if it might correct and elevate the views
of some, might also unsettle and destroy the faith of many. But three considerations have …
[BOOK][B] The creed of Christendom: its foundations contrasted with its superstructure
WR Greg - 1888 - books.google.com
** I should, perhaps, be a happier, at all events a more useful, man, if my mind vore
otherwise constituted. But so it is: and even with regard to Christianity itself, like certain
plants, I creep towards the light, even though it draw me away from the more nourishing
warmth. Yea, I should do so, even if the light made its way through a rent in the wall of the
Temple."-COLERIDGE.
otherwise constituted. But so it is: and even with regard to Christianity itself, like certain
plants, I creep towards the light, even though it draw me away from the more nourishing
warmth. Yea, I should do so, even if the light made its way through a rent in the wall of the
Temple."-COLERIDGE.