In this work the Author has paid the strictest attention to the Scriptures,
both as regards their express language, and the obvious spirit of Christianity
therein exhibited,—without regard to the opinions or systems of men. It
is the Christianity of the Bible, and not Calvinism, Arminianism, nor any
other system that he contends for,-

" What is there in names ?-a Rose,
By any other name, would smell as sweet."

“ As in Adam all die ; so in Christ shall all be mado alive. - Where Sin
abounded, Grace did much more abound.”—Paul.

“ God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the
world through him might be saved."-JESUS CHRIST.

“ Prove all things : hold fast that which is good."-PAUL.

BY THE AUTHOR OF " A COMPENDIOUS VIEW OF CREATION."

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1828,

DEDICATION.

To Joseph Hume, Esq. M.P. as a steady and uniform Detecter and Exposer of Corruption, whether in Church or in State; and as one with whom the fetters of Prejudice at all times give way before the force of Truth, and those of Precedent at all times to Utilily ; the following pages are respectfully dedicated By his Obedient Humble Servant,

THE AUTHOR.