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TESTIMONY OF A. J. VON HOPKEN. 53
the opinions of others, ought first to obtain a perfect idea
of the system they mean to refute, and not catch at
trifles, which, by themselves, are apparently of no con
sequence, but in their connexion with the whole are of
importance : secondly, to be cautious of making such
objections, as, with equal force, reason and authority may
be urged against what is called orthodoxy. I think Paul
âb Indagine has acted contrary to these rules ; I am per
suaded, Sir, you must already have observed these defects,
which consequently need not be pointed out by me. I
am no theologian ; but I do not build my religion on
that artificial and confused theology, which ambition,
enthusiasm, and superstition have spun out, which gives
rise to sects, and excites in weak minds anxiety and
despair. If we look around us in Christendom, we shall
find the state of religion to be such as I have described ,
and that there is no other cause for it.-I have the honour
to remain, with particular esteem, Sir, your obedient
" HOPKEN.
servant,
"Schenninge-Ulfosa, Aug. 1 , 1773."
Count Hôpken to General Tuxen.
LETTER IV.
"SIR,
"By last post I received your honoured letter with the
greatest pleasure and acknowledgment for the interest you
have been pleased to take in the change of my situation.
I have now experienced , that we are not masters of our
own fate in this world, but that it is governed by a
superior Power, which demands submission to its decrees.
I should be too great a loser, if, on this change of my
situation, I were to lose your useful correspondence.
This it is which I therefore request of you, when you
have matter and opportunity; and, besides, I assure you,
that with me honores non mutant mores ; on the con
trary, I shall endeavour on all occasions to shew the
sincere and perfect esteem, with which I always am, Sir,
your most obedient servant, HOPKEN.
66
" Ulfosa, Jan. 13, 1774."
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