September, for example, is not an appropriate name, if its meaning be enquired into, for the month which it represents: but the ninth month is, and the latter appellation will stand the test of the strictest enquiry.
They would say again that this, as well as the other alterations in their language has had a moral influence on the society, and has been productive of moral good.

In the same manner as the dress, which they received from their ancestors has operated as a guardian, or preservative of virtue, so has the language which they received from them also.

The language has made the world overseers of the conduct of the society.

A Quaker is known by his language as much as by his dress.
It operates, by discovering him, as a check upon his actions.

It keeps him also, like the dress distinct from others.