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is on this ground that I sympathize with what is called the
"Transcendental party," and that I feel their aim to be the
true one. They acknowledge in the nature of man an arbiter for
his deeds,--a standard transcending sense and time,--and
are, in my view, the true utilitarians. They are but at the
beginning of their course, and will, I hope, learn how to make
use of the past, as well as to aspire for the future, and to
be true in the present moment.
'My position as a woman, and the many private duties which
have filled my life, have prevented my thinking deeply on
several of the great subjects which these friends have at
heart. I suppose, if ever I become capable of judging, I shall
differ from most of them on important points. But I am not
afraid to trust any who 'are true, and in intent noble, with
their own course, nor to aid in enabling them to express their
thoughts, whether I coincide with them or not.
'On the subject of Christianity, my mind is clear. If Divine,
it will stand the test of any comparison. I believe the reason
it has so imperfectly answered to the aspirations of its
Founder is, that men have received it on external grounds.
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