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46 they who wage war against them "which keep the commandments of God and have the testimony of Jesus Christ." That the woman is to be nourished in the wilderness, tells us that the Church, by which is meant heavenly love and faith in human ministration, will be strengthened in its obscurity and dearth until it shall grow strong and increase, preparatory to bringing mankind into a wise, loving, and holy life.

Do we not now begin to see how the Word is written in God's language clothed in man's words? Do we not see that it is possible for the Word to open up to impenetrable depths and inexpressible glory? Do we not see that it may be so written as to flash forth all truth, not vaguely, but definitely? For the Word is not only a parable in parts, but from beginning to end it is a continued parable setting forth in perfect order all heavenly truths.

Some truths are clearly stated and seen in the letter of the Word. The obscure