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It is much to be regretted, that Dr. Clarke did
not publish more of his literary labours.
The universal approbation bestowed upon those,
which he suffered to see the light, is an unequivocal
evidence of his merit, as an author. His “Letters
to a Student in the University of Cambridge,”
are written in a most pleasing style, and contain
instruction and advice, of which no person in pursuit
of a public education ought to be ignorant.
His “Answer to the question, Why are you a
Christian?” which has already had three editions in
Boston, and three in England, is one of the best
compendiums of the external and internal evidences
of our holy religion, extant. It is plain
and intelligible to the lowest capacity, and may
enable every one without much study, to give a
reason for the hope that is in him.
From these specimens we may form an opinion
of what the world has lost by his early exit.
I shall make no other apology for the length
of this letter, than the interest which I feel in
the subject; and this, I am persuaded, you will
deem sufficient.
My affectionate regards wait on your mamma
and sister, while I subscribe myself your's most
sincerely,
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