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14 abroad. He translated eighteen volumes of Swedenborg's works, and wrote and published more than forty of his own (great and small), in explanation and vindication of their teachings. The manner of his conversion to the New Theology is worthy of record, and cannot fail to interest every Christian believer. It was not less remarkable than was Paul's conversion to Christianity. Indeed, it so closely resembled that of the great Apostle, that, viewed in connection with his zeal and success in propagating the New Christianity, he may not inappropriately be called a second Paul.

Shortly after his acceptance of the Rectorship of St. John's Church, Mr. Clowes formed the acquaintance of Richard Houghton, Esq, of Liverpool, a gentleman of great learning and piety, and a diligent reader and enthusiastic admirer of the writings of Swedenborg. Mr. Houghton urged him, in a manner so affectionate, sincere and earnest, to read "The True Christian Religion,"—not then translated into English—that he at once sent to London and purchased a copy. But when he had procured it, he felt not the slightest inclination to read it; and it remained upon the shelf several months unexamined and untouched. He had noticed that it treated mainly on doctrinal points, and in these he felt no interest. Besides, he was well satisfied with his spiritual attainments, and