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 ELIAKIM'S

ADDRESS TO HIS READERS.

and ! to thee the Author of this Book has little to say, thy attributes being the godlike virtues of meekness and charity.

and ! let not thy feelings be offended, and withhold thy censure, until thou shalt find in these pages a single sentiment inconsistent with the spirit and principles of that holy religion which thou professest; and condemn not the feebly imitative manner of writing therein occasionally employed, until thou canst point out a language more impressive, or more appropriate, than that in imitation whereof these chapters are framed.

! take warning from the awful examples, and profit by the