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 nay, to which he may not be concluded to be more inclinable, on this very Account; seeing it has all been prov'd to him his own Way. Had not the appearance of Christ been strengthen'd by undeniable Signs of Almighty Power, no Age nor Place had been oblig'd to believe his Message. And these Miracles with which he asserted the Truths that he taught (if I might be allow'd this Boldness in a Matter so sacred) I would even venture to call Divine Experiments of his Godhead.

What then can there be in all this Doctrine, at which a real and impartial Inquirer into natural Things, should be offended? Does he demand a Testimony from Heaven? He has it: He reads Effects produc'd, that did exceed all mortal Skill and Force: And of this he himself is a better Judge than others: For to understand aright what is Supernatural, it is a good Step first to know what is according to Nature.

Does he require that this should be testified, not by Men of Craft or Speculation; but rather by Men of Honesty, Trades, and Business? The Apostles were such. Will he not consent to any Man's Opinions, unless he sees the Operations of his Hands agree with them? Christ himself requires no more of any of his Followers: For he commanded his Disciples not to believe him, but the Works that he did. Does he think that it is the most honourable Labour to study the Benefit of Mankind? to help their Infirmities? to supply their Wants? to ease their Burdens? He here may behold the whole Doctrine of Future Happiness introduc'd by the same Means; by feeding the Hungry, by curing the Lame, and by opening the Eyes of the Blind: All which may be call'd Philosophical Works, perform'd by an Almighty Hand.

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