Such is an outline of what we hope to see done. We might have multiplied instances of mistranslation to an unlimited extent, and many other improvements conducing to a clearer exposition of the sense of Scripture might have been suggested: but we stop here. Enough has been said to substantiate our argument, and we desist from the present line of thought to indulge the flattering belief that we have at length gained our object; that, in fact, we have a Bible such as we have invoked—with a purer text,—a correcter version,—and other appliances better adapted to fit it for the high ends for which it was given, than the present. What, now, it may be asked, are the _peculiar advantages_ we promise ourselves from the ACQUISITION? Some advantages seem to flow very naturally and directly from the measure; and one that we may very confidently anticipate is, a keener perception and appreciation of Scripture in its fundamental qualities of truthfulness, power, and majesty, as the volume is spread out before us with increased effulgence, and life-likeness to the original. The whole orb of truth will shine out with a brightness of which it is now in part shorn through defect in the instrument by means of which it is viewed. Moreover, the _evidences_ for the Divine authority of the sacred books would be yet clearer, as blemishes were eliminated, obscurities cleared up, weak parts strengthened. The evidences of Christianity, in their brightest array, and most decisive effect, lie in the sacred oracles themselves. They vouch for their own authority. How potent a power this is may be judged of from the fact that they are accredited by those to whom they not only show no favour, but the most decided and uncompromising hostility! Many circumstances wrongfully accredited to them mar and weaken the evidence; but these, however perplexing in some cases, and damaging—as the text now stands—in others, cannot overlay their credibility. There are, moreover, doctrines embedded in their pages that appeal solely to faith, and that receive our assent mainly as part and parcel of a BOOK that we deem divine. It is the word of God, and we turn away at our peril from the voice that speaks to us from HEAVEN. Certain passages there are, as we think, so impressed with the character of Divinity, so reassuring of a divine utterance, and so marvellously radiant with truth, that, under the full force of the impression, the whole soul resigns itself to the spell, and faith is scarcely so much a voluntary emotion as a necessity. We believe because we have no alternative. {28} Such is the power of the sacred oracles in themselves to command belief. Nevertheless, the evidence generally of their divine authority would be yet more conclusive, as the result of a version more true to the sacred text. The Divine voice would be still more audible. The arguments that have hitherto commanded our assent would acquire fresh force, while obstacles and imperfections would