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from which the DIVINE WISDOM constructs its speech for the expression of its ideas, and thus for the sublime and blessed purpose of communicating- to man all the eternal purposes, laws, and ordinances of its mercy and lovingkindness.

Much more might be said on this interesting subject, respecting the mode of imparting Divine ideas, as adopted in the BOOK OF REVELATION, which mode is not confined to the human body, but extends to all natural objects universally. For, would the time permit, it might easily be shown, that between those objects and the DIVINE MIND there exists what may not improperly be called an established analogy, or harmony; by virtue whereof, every natural object is symbolical, or representative, and is thus expressive of spiritual and Divine sentiment. But as this subject is far too copious to be brought within the compass of a letter,—and since it has, moreover, been lately discussed in a most valuable publication, entitled, The Plenary Inspiration of the Scriptures Asserted, and the Principles of their Composition Investigated, with a View to the Refutation of all Objections to their Divinity; by the Rev. S. Noble; (published by W. Simpkin and R. Marshall, Stationers’ Hall Court, Ludgate-street, London);—I think it far better to recommend this work to your perusal, being well con-