Had the philanthropic spirit of Howard, rather than the ignoble idolatry of self, animated the bosom Of England's wealthiest son, he had not been lone in heart amid his regal splendour. The happiness then diffused by him would have irradiated his own path, and thousands would have arisen to call him blessed. It is vain for that man to expect peace upon earth who perverts the design of his creation by living to himself

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