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Rh You will see the whole Compass their Thoughts could be extended to, and observe, that they have neglected no Advantage to raise, and beautify, and enforce their Arguments. But what a poor, barren Field is this, compared with the glorious Harvest every Christian gathers in the Scriptures? The Treasures of Revelation are Immense: Every Article of Faith: All that hath done for us, and declared unto us are so many Arguments of Persuasion; they are the only Principles of a Christian's Practice, and the Reason of his Duty: All the Passions and Affections of our Souls are Rh