The better Testament

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Preface

IjiT the name of the holy trinity this volume has been written and is now offered to the public with the prayer that our heavenly Parent will bless it to the enlightenment of many a soul, who may, by perusing its contents be led to the all-cleansing fountain where freedom from sin may be obtained.

We have adhered mainly to the intention expressed in the Introduction to establish the glorious doctrine of holiness in the mind of the reader — and have therefore, after thoroughly discussing the validity of Moses' law in the first part of the book, only treated such themes as may be considered kindred to the doctrine of holiness.

Throughout the book the author has indulged liberally in the use of premises that may at first glance be viewed with suspicion by both teachers and opposers of the doctrine of holiness; but believing that they have been given by the Spirit of God, he is inclined to believe that their plausibility will be discernea by every careful reader.

The author believes that this book is not unlike other books, in that it will be found to contain some errors, lie also believes that special reliance upon the guidance o\ Ihe Holy Spirit li;?? prevented a great many misvi PKEFACE.

takes that otherwise would have crept into its contents. Let the reader submit this volume to the same rules of criticism unto which he would submit other books, and that which will not stand the test of the most scrutinizing examination, in the light of God's word, is hereby recalled and apologized for. But that the incontrovertible arguments employed to substantiate the premises that are truly based upon the Holy Scriptures, may, independent of preconceived ideas, be devoutly believed by the reader, is the sincere prayer of the Author.

Contents

Introduction ------ 9

The Two Covenants - - . - - - - 14

The Old Covenant ----- 20