But ideas are not so essential to mankind from the fact that they are new, as that they are true and important; and those that are so should be often and earnestly presented and urged. It is humbly believed that this book does contain true and important ideas, and with this belief they are committed to the world. They may reach some corner of our country where they will do good - they may move some heart to obey the impulses of duty and to follow the right. With this hope, and invoking the blessing of God upon it, the work is left to accomplish its destiny. |