in some degree, phenomenal 15
Such a Revelation appears to be the only one in 16
accordance with man's position, and also adequate
Words as a medium of Revelation must be limited by 18
ideas already existing, which ideas are also limited by
experience
Anthropomorphic notions of God; the Infinite and 19
Absolute
Ideas as a medium of Revelation; ideas and perceptions 20
distinguished, etc.
Perception as a medium of Revelation; not in itself 22
adequate
3.--Conditions under which a Revelation may be expected 26
to be _recorded_, etc.
Exact verbal record considered; difference of 26
languages, etc.
Distinction drawn as to meaning of "exact verbal 29
record"
Divine and human elements in a Revelation; variety of 29
style, etc.
Considerations as to the precise manner of recording a 31
Revelation
4.--Conditions under which a Revelation may be expected 32
to be _transmitted_
5.--Some considerations as to the conditions under which 34
a professed Revelation may be properly _accepted_
Evidence to contemporaries: miracles, doctrines, etc. 34
Evidence to others 37
Observations as to believing: aid derived from others, 37
rapidity of mental processes, intuitions
6.--Some considerations as to the Bible, as a professed 41
Revelation
Its pure morality, hold on public opinion, etc., mark 43
it out as _different_ from other books
Why a candid spirit is _especially_ needful for the 43
study of it
Its offer of supernatural aid considered 45
Its offer of supernatural aid is in accordance with 46
the general beliefs as to Providence, and prayer

THOUGHTS ON A REVELATION.

Few persons can have observed attentively the various phases of public
opinion on religious subjects during the last twenty years or more,
without noticing a growing tendency to the accumulation of difficulties
on the subject of Revelation. Geology, ethnology, mythical
interpretation, critical investigation, and inquiries of other kinds,
have raised their several difficulties; and, in consequ