An Essay on the Use and Abuse of Reason in Matters of Religion

When the following Translation was first attempted, some years ago, it was not in the least designed to meet the public eye; the only motives were the Translator’s own exercise and improvement;—certain reasons have since prevailed with him to commit it to the press; and should it fall into the hands of any beyond the circle of his friends, for whom it is more immediately intended, he hopes it will meet with a candid perusal:—And, so far as its principles are agreeable to Divine Truth, he fervently prays it may be attended with the Blessing of God.