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Imprisonment examined.
consider'd only as that of a human creature, could not
but be singularly grateful and consoling. The idea of
delight at first excited only by his presence, would
by degrees diffuse itself over connect itself with his words discourse; and the instruction
would be the more readily listend to for the must with the more willing attention on account
sake of the instructor.
Under these circumstances it is not probable that the
incredulity which has been so much complained of in
the bulk of criminals would⊞ ⊞ if combated bin such method as it would be easy for its ministers to point out. This much I think is cruelty manifest afford a very obstinate
resistance. If religion can ever exercise obtain an efficacious
influence over the minds of men it can never
act to greater advantage under any circumstances than these.
Identifier: | JB/159/196/004 "JB/" can not be assigned to a declared number type with value 159.
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punishment |
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imprisonment examined |
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subserviency to reformation |
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jeremy bentham |
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caroline vernon |
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