If they endeavor by their influence to keep a dissatisfied laity in quiet, they are in danger of losing the little credit they possess, by being considered as the instruments of a government adverse to the civil interests of their flock.
Burke warns that the clergy risk losing credibility if they try to maintain peace among a dissatisfied laity.
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