Benjamin Franklin Morris
Published: 2013-09
Total Pages: 368
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1864 edition. Excerpt: ... of President Washington. These were all men distinguished for their 16gal accomplishments and Christian virtues. Of Judge Washington it was said that " the love of justice was a ruling passion, it was the master-spring of his conduct. He made justice itself, even the most severe, soften into the moderation of mercy." "There was," said Judge Story, "a daily beauty in his life, which won every heart. He was benevolent, charitable, affectionate, and liberal, in the best sense of the terms. He was a Christian, full of religious sensibility and religious humility. Attached to the Episcopal Church by education and choice, he was one of its most sincere but unostentatious friends. He was as free from bigotry as any man, and, at the same time he claimed the right to think for himself, he admitted without reserve the same right in others. He was, therefore, indulgent even to what he deemed errors in doctrine, and abhorred all persecution for conscience' sake. "But what made religion most attractive in him, and gave it occasionally even a sublime expression, was its tranquil, cheerful, unobtrusive, meek, and gentle character. There was a mingling of Christian graces in him, which showed that the -habit of his thoughts was fashioned for another and a better world." Among the most eminent of American judges was ChiefJustice Marshall, of Virginia. He will ever be venerated as one of the brightest intellects of the country, and as having shed the most lucid light on the constitutional and legislative jurisprudence of the Government. His logical intellect, severe simplicity of character, legal knowledge, purity of life, and Christian faith, form one of the richest treasures of the American nation. He was, in public and private life, continued to a...