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 among a smaller number than this, nor a larger but he is with them wheresoever they be; and he will declare unto them that which they have done, on the day of resurrection, for God knoweth all things ." But though the Unity and attributes are described well, in particular instances, yet the character of God is not adequately supported throughout the whole, witness those various forms of adjuration ascribed to him, such as by the Sun, in chapter 91; by the Night, in chapter 92; by the Brightness of the Morning, chapter 93, and by the Fig, chapter 95, &c. &c.; all of which are so contrary to the dignity of Scripture.

How much more consistent and dignified is the language of the Old Testament, "By myself have I sworn, saith the Almighty," and the comment of the Apostle to the Hebrews ,