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A Manual of Conduct, or Christian Principle Exemplified in Daily

Practice, is an abstract of the author's former work, True Plan of a Living Temple ; the object of the abridgment being to reconcile the believer to his mingling with the affairs of this life, instead of devoting himself wholly and solely to heavenly contem- plations. To such persons it is probable that this volume will be very useful ; for though they have the discourses and the parables of the Saviour, all pointing to active exertion—to the fulfilment of social duties—there is a peculiarity of mind which, slighting the simplicity of inspiration, seems to cling to the measured verbose. ness of man,