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 SECTION VI. DECENCY.

incontrovertible arguments have decided a question, it may appear improper to add corroborating observations. But the subject before us extends, with interesting consequences, in every direction — it may therefore be expedient, beside arguments, to suggest considerations which appeal to the feelings of the heart. Only two shall be mentioned.— The first is distinguished by the title of.

expresses whatever is decorous and consentaneous to character; it comprises, that delicacy in morals, that refinement in sentiment, and that precision in conduct, which render virtue amiable, interesting, and a source of comfort to society.

"Whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever