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while we are commanded to separate from the world, it is not necessary
that we become coarse and rough, and descend to common expressions,
and make our remarks as rude as possible. The truth is designed to
elevate the receiver, to refine his taste and sanctify his judgment.
There should be a continual effort to imitate the society we expect
soon to join; namely, angels of God who have never fallen by sin.
The character should be holy, the manners comely, the words without
guile, and thus should we follow on step by step until we are fitted for
translation.
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