Word: inspects
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Dates: during 1873-1873
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...easy to see that the "theologians," as they are derisively called, are having a very hard time of it. The common people are presuming enough to inspect, and perhaps reject, the doctrines which are zealously laid before them, in much the same way that they have sometimes been known to refuse very good cold meat, or clothing not more than three quarters worn out. And, as if this were not enough, the men of "culture" assail them with all the opportunities for attack which can be furnished by extensive learning and a delicate taste for sarcasm. That the "theologians" will...