Not that I would affect the silly pride of despising public opinion. On the con trary, when fairly collected, and decidedly pronounced, I think it deserves the ut most deference. As these Sermons, how ever, would never have seen the light, but for your urgent solicitation, I'shall con sole myself under any sentence, which criticism may pass, with the pleasing re ?ection, that, in complying with your re quest, I have o?'cred a. Testimony of grati tude and respect to those, who have esti mated my public services beyond their proper worth, and rewarded them with every mark of esteem, that a Christian Teacher can expect or desire....
Not that I would affect the silly pride of despising public opinion. On the con trary, when fairly collected, and decidedly pronounced, I think it deserves the ut most deference. As these Sermons, how ever, would never have seen the light, but for your urgent solicitation, I'shall con sole myself under any sentence, which criticism may pass, with the pleasing re ?ection, that, in complying with your re quest, I have o?'cred a. Testimony of grati tude and respect to those, who have esti mated my public services beyond their proper worth, and rewarded them with every mark of esteem, that a Christian Teacher can expect or desire....