...understanding, it discovers a pert and shallow mind ; which, vain of the first smatterings of knowledge, presumes to make light of what the rest of mankind...true religion breathes gentleness and affability. It gives a native unaffected ease to the behaviour. It is social, kind, and cheerful; far removed from...

...Noun or an Adjective, and is frequently used independentlg. You are not to imagine that when yon are exhorted to be religious, you are called upon to become...more formal and solemn* in your manners than others (are) of the same years.* Is theatrical representation necessary to- rouse the sensibilities of solemn....