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46 us to receive as the truth of God, whatever suggestions most comport with our particular bent of mind.

It is indeed by the power of the, that the heart is softened and opened to receive the truth, and also that the truth when received, is applied with saving efficacy to the heart, and made to produce fruit unto holiness; but let us with fixed attention to the following passages, consider the Divine testimony to , which word whether originally written or spoken, comes down to us by the revelation of the through the Scriptures; constantly bearing in mind that it is through these divine records that we at this day, have the true knowledge of God—of his holy law, and of the gospel of life and salvation through Jesus Christ.

Faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God." Rom. x. 17.

1st.—As to the Written word.

"The " Jesus Christ.—John, x. 35. "I am Alpha and Omega, the first and the last; and, what thou seest,