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title: 'A Discourse on the Guilt and Folly of Being Ashamed of Religion'
type: pdf
hasMedia: true
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authors:
- 'Samuel Stanhope Smith'
date: 1791-01-01
collection: 'Archives'
subcollection: '18th century'
topics:
- 'Character and Conduct of Life'
- 'Personal Piety'
- 'Sermons'
scriptures:
- 'Mark 8'
- 'Matthew 10'
url: https://confessional.org/archives/18th-century/smith-1791-a-discourse-on-the-guilt-and-folly-of-being-ashamed-of-religion
---

# A Discourse on the Guilt and Folly of Being Ashamed of Religion

Sermon (1790) arguing that being ashamed of religion is sinful and foolish. It exposes causes—fear of singularity, ridicule, and insincerity—and urges public profession of faith.

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