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 presenting what has occupied his own mind to those who, with him, stand on such points as admitted, and seek to make progress. It is possible some inconsistencies may be found. The writer has found his own mind grow clearer, and make progress in the research occasioned by the study of the book, and it is possible that some immature idea, assumed unconsciously, but not stated in the word, may be found; he is not aware, however, of any. He has found, disencumbering himself of his own or others’ assumptions, a main point of progress. Finally, he would say, that there are certain great outlines and truths of a definite character in the word of prophecy—safeguards in every research. If in any details, he has erred against these, he trusts any such idea may be at once rejected. He commends what he has written to the blessing of God, whose the Church is, and who loves it; and to the thoughts and enquiries of those brethren who are led by the Spirit of God, to search into and be instructed in these things.