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God himself, with all the force of divine language and authority, “I and my Father are One, John x. 30. He that hath seen me, hath seen the Father, John xiv. 9. He that believeth on Me, believeth not on Me, but on him that sent Me, John xii. 44, 45. All power is given unto Me in heaven and in earth, Matt. xviii. 18. Believe Me that I am in the Father, and the Father in Me, John xiv. 11. As the Father hath life in himself, so hath he given to the Son to have life in himself, John v. 26. I am Alpha and Omega, the Beginning and the Ending, saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty, Rev. i. 8.” Accordingly on this glorious occasion, one of his Apostles exclaims, at seeing him after his resurrection, My Lord and my God, John xx. 28. And another testifies concerning him, This is the true God, and eternal life, 1st. John v. 20. And another, To the only wise God our Saviour, be glory, and majesty, and dominion, and power, both now and ever, Amen, Jude xxv. 5. And all the hosts of heaven, in like manner, prostrate themselves in adoration of this redeeming Saviour, Saying with a loud voice, worthy is the Lamb that was slain, to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing, Rev. v. 12.
To conclude. To the certainties and the comforts then of the above faith, I sincerely recommend you, hoping and earnestly praying that you may henceforth hold it fast without wavering.
Nevertheless, in this hope and prayer it is my duty to suggest to you the means, which can alone prevent the return of doubt, and preserve you stable
