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Wieland; or The Transformation

CHAPTER I
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With his constitution somewhat decayed, he at length returned to his family.

An interval of tranquillity succeeded.

He was frugal, regular, and strict in the performance of domestic duties.
He allied himself with no sect, because he perfectly agreed with none.
Social worship is that by which they are all distinguished; but this article found no place in his creed.

He rigidly interpreted that precept which enjoins us, when we worship, to retire into solitude, and shut out every species of society.

According to him devotion was not only a silent office, but must be performed alone.


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