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, is neglected, the spirit of popery appears in some form or other. In proportion as Scriptural truth is embraced, the church will be brought into "the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God"

EXTRACT V.

Papist and Mystic decry the study of Scripture.

is often disclaimed, whilst the spirit of Popery is cherished. The Papist and the Mystic are more nearly allied than perhaps either of them imagines. They alike decry the free and diligent search of the Scriptures, and for the same reason—their dominion is alike supported by ignorance, and falls before "the truth." They resemble each other also in unwarrantably setting up ,