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 The argument herein set forth is based upon the Word as expounded by Swedenborg's theological Writings. Without Divinely revealed spiritual truth, investigation of this character would be impossible. Now, by the aid of his Writings, the Word is a full and complete revelation of all truth. Though the conclusions to be derived are based upon revelation and upon the Word, they are submitted to the severest tests of genuine science and reason. The Writings of Swedenborg are accepted as true because they set forth the truth of the Word, and appear to reason, and are illustrated and confirmed by science. They are believed to be true because they are confirmed by all the means and processes by which knowledge can come from God to man. They are not offered here simply as an authority to stand behind the marvelous statements that are to follow. The argument is based upon revealed truth because revelation is the only source from which a system of thought can be projected in general outline to the end with mathematical accuracy and absolute certainty, and because the Word can be fully understood only by means of revealed doctrine. If one is willing to take revelation affirmatively, and to hold it, though tentatively, until it shall be adequately supported by science and reason, he will be satisfied with a