capable of being analysed. I have endeavoured, however, in my notes, to make such remarks on what is contained in both productions as to show, that their author's reasonings are as inconclusive, and his interpretations of Scripture as perverse, as his opinions are unsound and mischievous. A minuter and more lengthened exposure of his blunders might have been expedient; but enough has been said, I flatter myself, to deprive his oracular sayings of that influence which they appeared to be exercising, over ignorant and inconsiderate minds. I refer my readers to the following publications which have been recently produced in the controversy about Assurance and Universal Pardon: Remarks on Certain Opinions recently propagated respecting Universal Redemption, by Dr. Hamilton of Strathblane. The Gairloch Heresy Tried, in a Letter to the Rev. Mr. Campbell of Row, by Dr. Burns of Paisley. A Treatise on the Forgiveness of Sins, as the Privilege of the Redeemed, in Opposition to the Doctrine of Universal Pardon, by the Rev. Mr. Smith of Glasgow. A Sermon on Peace in Believing, by Dr. Barr of Port-Glasgow. Strictures on "Notes and Recollections" of Mr. Campbell's Sermons, by Mr. Barclay of Ir vine. A Letter to Mr. Erskine, containing Animadversions on his "Unconditional Freeness," by the Rev. Mr. Buchanan of North Leith. Two Reviews in the Christian Instructor for June 1828 and February 1830. The Way of Salvation, a Discourse by the Rev. Mr. Russel of Dundee; with Notes and Illustrations, containing Remarks on the Doctrine of Universal Pardon. |