Letter from George Barnard to · Isaac Leeser Digital Repository · Legacy Projects from Judaica DH at Penn Libraries

Location(s)

Sherbrooke

Philadelphia

Format

Letter. 2 page(s) on 1 sheet(s).

Type

Letter

Language(s)

English

Physical Characteristics

Unlined Paper

Fragment

Manuscript

Is Part Of

Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Isaac Leeser Collection

http://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q124370244

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?-rison with all our precepts of a kindred nature,- for that truth is unchanging: they will stand in just and harmonious alliance with the inspiration of old; for all true inspiration tends but to a common purpose,-a perfect conviction of the duty we owe our Maker for his assured justice, mercy and good will towards us. If this inspiration be consistent with that of olden time, it will also bring forth more light and knowledge on its great subject, since we cannot suppose a revelation to be given but for a useful end; and if it should bring no additional influence, it could have no important effect.
What I ask is, to be patiently indulged with attention until

the close of a series of articles setting forth the views, in regard to Israel and the world, conferred upon me by spiritual impressions, and which I have faithfully endeavoured to maturely investi-gate, thoroughly understand and discreetly obey. If the opportu-nity be afforded me, it will confer a lasting obligation; and if after an ample exposition of these matters, they should be judged erroneous or ill-founded, the result, apparently so lamentable, ? be to me a signal gain, as I shall then stand relieved of the momentous accountability of inculcating my views and opinions upon my fellow man.
G. B.
Private Note
Mr. Leeser, Dr Sir, If this commn will possibly bear insertion, you will greatly o-blige me by its admission; & in that case, please send me the No. containing it, & expect my subscription with the next article. Yours very faithfully Geo. Barnard.