forward and illustrate, and to show how fully they prove the great doctrine of Universal Salvation. But you commenced this discussion, and you have a right to say, when it shall end. I will therefore only add, as an apology for the many imperfections in the style of my letters, that they have been written in the greatest haste, and under circumstances which prevented their revision. For in addition to my weekly preparations for the pulpit, my parochial visits, and family duties, I have had the whole care and management of our weekly journal, besides travelling much to proclaim the good news of salvation. Being thus situated, I have paid no attention to style; my whole aim has been, to meet your arsuments, and if my language has be en intelligigle to the reader, my object, in this respect, has been fully gained. I hold Sir, to no doctrine which I am not willing to defend. I am ready therefore to discuss with you, any point, on which we may be at issue. Truth, has nothing to fear from investigation. She courts inquiry. This discloses her excellencies, reveals her beauties and fair proportions, and imparts to her beams a new lustre and glory. Finally, if our present discussion, has been the means of swelling, in any degree, the tide of human advancement, of lifting one soul up in knowledge, of imparting to one mind the light of truth, or of disarming prejudice of any of its powers, I shall feel compensated for the toil and labour, it has cost me. I remain, Dear Sir; your sincere Friend and Brother, in the bonds of Christ, |