but to set it up as a principal subject of mirth and ridicule, as it were by way of reprisals, for its having so long interrupted the pleasures of the world. On the contrary, thus much, at least, will be here found, not taken for granted, but proved, that any reasonable man, who will thoroughly consider the matter, may be as much assured, as he is of his own being, that it is not, however, so clear a case, that there is nothing in it. There is, I think, strong evidence of its truth; but it is certain no one can, upon principles of reason, be satisfied of the contrary. And the practical consequence to be drawn from this, is not attended to, by every one who is concerned in it.

May 1736.

Of the Government of God by Rewards and Punishments ;

and particularly of the latter,

CHAP. III.

Of the Moral Government of God,

CHAP. IV.

Of a State of Probation, as implying Trial, Difficulties,

and Danger,

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CHAP. V.

Of a State of Probation, as intended for Moral Discipline and Improvement,

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Of the Government of God, considered as a Scheme, or constitution, imperfectly comprehended,

CONCLUSION,

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PART II.

OF REVEALED RELIGION.

CHAP. I,

Of the Importance of Christianity,

CHAP. II.

Of the supposed Presumption against a Revelation, considered as miraculous,

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CHAP. III.

Of our Incapacity of judging, what were to be expected in a Revelation; and the credibility, from Analogy, that it must contain things appearing liable to Objections,

211

CHAP. IV.

Of Christianity, considered as a Scheme, or Constitution, imperfectly comprehended,

CHAP V.

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Of the particular System of Christianity; the Appointment

of a Mediator, and the Redemption of the World by him, 243

CHAP. VI.

Of the Want of Universality in Revelation; and of the

Of the Objections which may be made against arguing from the Analogy of Nature to Religion,

CONCLUSION,

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