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1 JOHN v. 10.—He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witness in himself.

THERE are many evidences to establish the truth of the Christian religion. We have the evidence of its first witnesses, who have declared unto us what they have seen and heard, and whose credibility is established by history. The supernatural occurrences, which have attended the establishment and propagation of our religion, are demonstrations of its truth and reality. The fact, that it has existed so long in the world, and survived every attempt to destroy it, is a strong evidence in its favor. Its intrinsic purity, and powerful efficacy exhibit another convincing testimony of its divine authority. All these considerations, with many more that might be mentioned, go to establish the truth of our holy religion.

But the best evidence which a man can have on this subject is his own experience. Of this evidence, the apostle speaks in the text, "He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witness in himself." From this declaration of the inspired apostle, it VOL. VII.-No. 10.

appears, that in his view there is something peculiar in the char acter and qualifications of a believer, in relation to this subject, which it is important for us to consider. Before we proceed any farther, therefore, in this discussion, we shall endeavor to explain some of the distinguishing characteristics of the true believer. What then is a believer?

í A believer is one whose understanding has been enlightened by the Word of God. The Word of God is a light which shineth in a dark place, and although the darkness frequently comprehendeth it not, it has an enlightening influence on the minds of all who follow its direction. It is a powerful instrument, which the Holy Spirit uses, to produce deep and lasting impressions on the human understanding and heart. It was given by the inspiration of the Almighty, for our instruction in righteousness, and is able to make us wise unto salvation. And wherever the Word of God is faithfully preached, and diligently heard, it is made to produce these effects. It has a wonderful efficacy in leading men out of darkness, and bringing them to the light. This the believer has experienced. His understanding has been enlightened by the Word of God. It has produced an astonishing change in his mind. Once he was entirely ignorant of its truths, he refused either to read or hear it, because he was prejudiced against it, he was blind to its beautiful simplicity, and had no taste for its interesting descriptions. But since he has carefully read and seriously meditated upon it, all this ignorance and blindness has been removed, these prejudices have vanished from his mind, and he can now clearly see his folly and wickedness, in neglecting it so long. He has discovered many truths in the Bible, of which he was formerly entirely ignorant, or had a very imperfect idea. He has discovered that he is a sinner, who has broken God's law, and deserves its punishment. He has seen his danger and felt his guilt and misery under the dominion of sin, and the influence of an evil and corrupt nature. He has viewed himself as ex