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 assist us with grace, without which our efforts would prove unavailing; and therefore, in the Christian Religion we are taught to expect the assistance of God's Holy Spirit, and assured that God will vouchsafe the same to those who devoutly seek it.

But, lastly, the two systems are in complete variance as to their end and design. While one can be regarded only as an artful contrivance to draw nations over to the faith of Islam, and strengthening the delusion that has too long prevailed, perpetuating war and blood-shed: Christianity tenders its blessings to mankind without interfering with any mode of government, or upholding any temporal interests; it proclaims its kingdom not of this world, disclaims all appeals to the sword, and seeks to establish a spiritual dominion, enlightening the mind, converting the heart, sanctifying the affections, and subjecting the passions to its mild control: it offers present