tempt to show that the "one word unbelief" explains the meaning of "every verse" in the ninth of the Romans appears to us, therefore, to indicate a degree of overweening self-confidence almost approaching to mental imbecility, which it is painful to characterise. It is unworthy of the author-unworthy of his talents and learning.

We must now, however, come to a close.-We have endeavoured to weigh in the "balances of the sanctuary," the leading conclusions and interpretations of the author, and we have found them "wanting." Such, at least, is our conviction; and we have given our reasons for it. Let our readers judge for themselves. "Let every man be fully persuaded in his own mind." All error is dangerous, and must, from its nature, be prejudicial to the interests of the soul, and of vital godliness. The native tendency of the author's system is to lead the sinner, in an important sense, to put his trust in himself, and not in God. There are, according to the author's doctrine, multitudes who are so "spoiled and corrupted" that God cannot save them -he is "shut up" to make them "vessels of dishonour." In these cases, if the sinner would be saved, he must put his trust in himself. But what saith the Scripture on this point? "Cursed be the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm."

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