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 assert that all true religion regards the life, and the life of religion is to do good. And when we reflect that without holiness no man can see the Lord, or can ever enter into His rest, we may then see what vast blessings must rest on the man whose life has been rendered holy by a faithful following of the Lord. Holiness does not consist merely in the correctness of our faith or opinions; for a man may hold very correct opinions—his belief may be sound, while he may be internally a very unholy man! Faith alone can neither save nor bless; it is true faith and charity united that forms pure religion in the soul; for this is the faith that works by love, and while love warms and purifies the heart, whence are the issues of life, faith enlightens the eyes, and opens up the brightest prospects to the immortal man. Holiness of life not only consists in a supreme love to God, as the author and giver of every good, with a constant devotion to his service; but it comprehends, also, pure charity to man, which leads us to think well and hope well of all; and hence holiness of life branches out and enters into all our dealings and transactions with our fellow-men. In the word HOLINESS are included love to God—charity to man—uprightness in all our transactions—a love of truth, honesty, justice, and mercy. Thus, however varied the opinions of men may be on matters of doctrine, yet if holiness were the ruling principle in all, varieties in doctrine would only be viewed as different flowers in a well-cultivated garden. Thus we could all meet upon the common ground of love and charity, and thus assist each other in acquiring more perfect perceptions of the truth.

It is to be lamented that men generally are too