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164 But then, Your Lordship will observe, that the Practice of Virtue, and all moral Duties admit of all the Powers of humane Wit and Eloquence; where we are to persuade, as well as teach, where we are to engage the Will, as well as inform the Understanding; 'tis our Business to try all the Beauties and Charms of Words, and with all the Force of Oratory to prevail with Men to practise what they own to be their Duty. For Conviction of the Truth, we Experience is not enough, unless the Will and Affections be won over to its Side.

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