The Writings of Benjamin Franklin: Philadelphia, 1726 - 1757
Volume I
BOSTON &
LONDON
1722-1726
Volume II
PHILADELPHIA
1726-1757
Volume III
LONDON
1757-1775
Volume IV
PARIS
1776-1785
Volume V
PHILADELPHIA
1785-1790
 

Doctrine to be Preached

That there is one God Father of the Universe.

That he is infinitely good, Powerful and wise.

That he is omnipresent.

That he ought to be worshipped, by Adoration Prayer and Thanksgiving both in publick and private.

That he loves such of his Creatures as love and do good to others: and will reward them either in this World or hereafter.

That Men's Minds do not die with their Bodies, but are made more happy or miserable after this Life according to their Actions.

That Virtuous Men ought to league together to strengthen the Interest of Virtue, in the World: and so strengthen themselves in Virtue.

That Knowledge and Learning is to be cultivated, and Ignnorance dissipated.

That none but the Virtuous are wise.

That Man's Perfection is in Virtue.

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