INDEX

To Texts quoted in this work, and illustrated. Nearly all
of which clearly support the doctrine herein advocated.

The following is an Index to a class of texts, which, as
commonly understood, contradict the foregoing; but are il
lustrated and reconciled. The writer thinks it will be most
convenient to arrange these texts in rotation according to
the pages.

ISAIAH.

377

22. 11, 12

It will be seen that the writer has given the sense or mean-
ing of those much controverted texts, and reconciled them
with the foregoing, by other passages of scripture, and not
by reasoning or arguments of his own; and the following is
an index to the texts which have been quoted for that pur-
pose.

ch. V.

6: 11, 12

PSALMS.

13: 10

There are some typographical errors in this work, such as the omission of words in some sentences, and in some few others superfluous words inserted, but which do not alter the sense, so materially, but what the reader can easily correct them; therefore, not of sufficient importance for an errrata, except in page 395, the 7th line from the top, after the word Jews, omit Peter was speaking of time relating to finite creatures," and in the tenth line, omit “and not as to time relating to the Deity."

Some mistakes in quoting chapters and verses are corected in the foregoing index.

The friendly reader will make allowance for any imperfections in the language or style, especially when he is informed that the writer has not had those fortunate advantages that have fallen to the lot of many of the learned. As he has considered the subject to be of great importance, and equally to concern all classes of people, his greatest care has been to write in a plain style, that may be understood by the unlearned, who are, particularly on plain religious subjects, the greatest number of readers. And if understood, he will be better satisfied than if he had been able to write in a style above their comprehension.

PRELIMINARY DISCOURSE,

In which several important subjects are considered, relating to the Doctrines of a Partial and Universal Salvation; or the final Restoration of all men to a STATE OF HAPPINESS.

It is by our rational and moral powers, that we are eminently advanced above the brute creation, and rendered capable of the pleasures of society and friendship; of improvements in knowledge and virtue; and of forming some idea of the Being whom we call God. It is by means of these powers, he has given us, that we alone, of the whole animated creation, are enabled to contemplate the Great Author of the universe, and celebrate the glory of his perfections. And our reason attributes to this Supreme Being, who is said to be love, every perfection in unison with eternal benignity, and unchangeable philanthropy.

Considering the infinite wisdom and power of this Being, with his infinite and immutable love and goodness, (for if it be as the apostle testifies, that God is Love, and as he is eternal and unchangeable, his love must be the same,) we are constrained to believe, that every thing will finally operate to his glory, and to the happiness of all his intelligent creatures.