Question

which statement best describes the ways that the speakers in \a thought on the inestimable blessing of reason\ and \deliverance from another sore fit\ achieve contentment?
in \a thought...\ the speaker achieves contentment through rational thought, while in \deliverance from another sore fit\ the speaker achieves contentment through religious faith.
in \a thought...\ the speaker achieves contentment through steady contemplation, while in \deliverance from another sore fit\ the speaker achieves contentment through prayer and solitude.
in \a thought...\ the speaker achieves contentment through spiritual cleanliness, while in \deliverance from another sore fit\ the speaker achieves contentment through development of faith.
in \a thought...\ the speaker achieves contentment by acquiring knowledge, while in \deliverance from another sore fit\ the speaker achieves contentment through religious activities.

Explanation:

In "A Thought on the Inestimable Blessing of Reason", the speaker reaches contentment via rational thought. In "Deliverance From Another Sore Fit", the speaker attains contentment through religious faith. Analyzing the themes of the two works leads to this conclusion.

Answer:

In "A Thought...," the speaker achieves contentment through rational thought, while in "Deliverance From Another Sore Fit" the speaker achieves contentment through religious faith.