The teaching of Christianity yiewed in relation to the
principles of political economy : —

Political economy teaches that the accnmnlation of
capital is a necessary condition of our social well-
being 207

Bevelation not given for the purpose of teaching
scientific truth 208

The first solution of the difficulty . . . . 210

Human nature is afflicted by a multitude of evils which
the principles of this science are powerless to
grapple with 211

Admitting the truth of its leading principles, a
wide sphere is still left for the action of the
benevolent afifections 212

Christianity wages war with those vices which are
most opposed to the acquisition of wealth . . 214

While Christianity teaches self-denial it teaches
honesty and prudence 216

The question not £airly stated by our opponents . 218

Benevolent expenditure reproductive to society . . 219



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Devotion to bnsmesB is consistent with the most

elevated Christianity 220

Christianity and social scienoe can work in unison . 222



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