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Journal. "Random Thoughts and Mental Records." Toronto.
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CA ON00357 2038-2-1991.197V-3-31
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October 24, 1848-February 3, 1849 (Creation)
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(1823-1887)
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Contains a few quotations, some discussion of reading material. Most of journal concerned with self evaluation (state of his soul), with a general air of spiritual conflict. Discussion of state and church, relationship between scripture, reason, and nature, differences between unity and uniformity, tolerance for beliefs of others, good works, religious excitement. One of main themes is his aversion to creeds and suspicion of orthodoxy.