Note 1 — DISCOURSES (continued 8)

The reader will take notice that I suppose eminent service may be done to the Christian Religion, by a fair and candid comparison made between it, and the other religions—namely, Paganism—Mahomitanism—and the philosophic religion of modern Infidels—or rather irreligion. This is, in a measure, a new subject. And as from the state of our Country the probability is that the grand dispute will be, shall we have any religion or shall we not; so it would be a peculiarly seasonable subject. I hope some able pen will ere long, undertake the arduous task to discuss it.—An elegant pen has beautifully contrasted Mahomitanism with the Gospel. But we want something further.