POSTSCRIPT. BEING but little acquainted with the writings of the learned, though habitually enquiring into the wisdom of Holy Writ, I feel it incumbent upon me to acknowledge the distrust with which these Reflections have been made public; yet I trust that they are not opposed to the truths of Scripture; and, however feeble the language may be in which they are written, I would indulge a hope that they may induce some to devote more attention to the Inspired Writings. My labour would be more than repaid, if it were but the means of leading one to the Book of Life. We find that the numerous doctrines of the Bible greatly excel all others, and therefore we feel convinced of their Divine origin. Admitting that certain portions of Scripture are more especially Revelations, we cannot, I think, positively withhold from any the character of Inspiration; still less can we determine between that which is revealed of God, and that which is not. Probably few have diligently studied the Sacred Books, without conceiving the wish that more had been revealed, particularly on some favorite topic of enquiry; but, notwithstanding this natural curiosity, we may be certain that the Bible contains the knowledge which is best adapted for us, and that, humanly speaking, its stores are inexhaustible. Besides, it is not very clear that our present condition could admit of any additional information concerning those mysteries most commonly enquired of,-and with so little consideration. When the diversity of opinions prevalent in the world is considered, it will afford a powerful inducement both to humility and charity; and when it is remembered that a succession of changes is indispensable to the maturing mind, we may be inclined to entertain some respect even for mistaken judgments. Thus, it is wrong to despise the smallest thing, for the reason that upon it may depend matters of the greatest importance. THE END. |