The Influence of Christianity on the Temporal Condition of Mankind
Luke 2:14
Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.


I. ON NATIONAL CHARACTER.

II. ON SOCIAL INTERCOURSE.

1. Christianity imparts to social intercourse a principle of equity.

2. A character of mildness to the intercourse of social life.

3. A principle of benevolence.

III. ON THE DOMESTIC SCENE.

IV. ON THE INDIVIDUAL

1. It secures his property.

2. It promotes his health.

3. It guards his reputation.

(T. Raffles, D. D.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

WEB: "Glory to God in the highest, on earth peace, good will toward men."




The Gloria in Excelsis
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