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 to himself, and not imputing their trespasses unto them." This marked distinction between the two systems betrays at once the origin and objects of Mohammed's scheme: his compilation, as may be seen from the preceding chapter, is luscious and sweet; knowing that men are easily disposed to espouse what gratifies the flesh; or it is accommodating, as the Pagans could not at once be won over from their superstitions, and something was to be conceded to Jews and Christians; or, if some austerities be prescribed, as fasting, pilgrimage, &c. it fixes man upon his own bottom, by making them meritorious; thus gratifying the lusts and prejudices, or feeding the pride of his votaries.

No wonder then from such a religion, all the pecular doctrines of revelation are discarded. Such is the case with regard to the doctrine of the triune nature of God, described as Father, Son, and Holy Ghost,