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THE TORCH OF REASON, SILVERTON, OREGON, JANUARY 25, 1900. •
For the Torch of Reason.
Six Tracts to Promote
“ Quilded” Points.
S cien tific
W isdom
BY JOHN P. GUILD.
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As straws show which way the wind
blows,
So words show which way the thought
1 Can Sms be Forgiven?
goes.
2 Does Christianity or Science Promote Civil­
TORCH OF REASON . . . .
In Place of Christianity:
ization?
Is Religion or Science More Reliable?
Evolution and Comparison of Religions.
Does Belief in Miracles Benefit?
Immortality or Annihilation?
3
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5
6
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The way of the transgressor is
hard—unless he is crossing a bog.
Most people point out the perils
of the road and the difficulties of
its ascent, not so much as a caution
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A rogue ia no better for being a
dude, and a cheat is no better for
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On the following and
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Polish may give a glow to a
spoon, but it will not harm true
worth, but rather will help it pass
where otherwise only specious glint
will be taken for solid gold.
Everything is good in its place.
Mud is dirt out of place. Mud is
not to be avoided
not knowing
it, but by knowing that it is to be
avoided.
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“No matter if I am small if I am
sound,” the little hard apple said
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