"When we have humbly and attentively considered and ascertained the meaning of any proposition; we should implicitly believe it, however contrary it may be to our former opinion, or that of others in reputation for wisdom."—Scott.

Table of Contents

Dialogue between Amicus and Veritas

Preface

Chapter I—Containing an examination of the divine testimony concerning the highest character and glorious perfections of the Son of God.

Chapter II—Containing an examination of the divine testimony concerning the origin of the highest and most glorious character of the Son of God.

Chapter III—Containing an examination of the divine testimony respecting the nature and origin of those perfections by which the Son of God created, governs, saves, and judges the world.

Chapter IV—Containing an examination of the divine testimony respecting the import of the term Son of God, and whether it is, or is not expressive of the highest character of our blessed Lord.

Chapter V—Containing an examination of the divine testimony concerning Jesus Christ, as the object of faith.

Chapter VI—Containing an examination of the divine testimony concerning the Son of God as a distinct being from the Father.

Chapter VII—Containing an examination of the divine testimony respecting the inferiority of the highest character of the Son to that of the Father.

Chapter VIII—Containing remarks on the connection of the scriptural testimony of the character of the Son of God with the other doctrines of revealed truth.

Chapter IX—Containing strictures on some late publications.

Chapter X—Containing concluding remarks.

O Light Divine! O Spirit Of Truth! beam on my dark mind, irradiate my benighted soul, to know him who is the joy of earth, and the glory of heaven. Open upon me the vision of truth, and shine into my heart, to give me the light of the knowledge of thy glory as it shines in the face of Jesus Christ. Rectify the errors of my understanding, and remove the coldness of my heart, by the overflowing of thy holy love. Oh, elevate my soul to the contemplation of the things which "the angels desire to look into;" the divinity, the humanity, the wisdom, power and love of that blest name which "is as ointment poured forth." And while I am "looking unto Jesus," encircle me with that holy radiance of truth which shall dispel all my darkness. O my God, what thou hast been pleased, in thine infinite love, to reveal concerning thy "beloved Son," that mortals may have a glimpse of thy glory, grant me to know. I desire not to look into those "secret things" which belong to thee alone. It is my highest felicity to acknowledge, to love, and to adore thee as the incomprehensible source of all perfection, and to feel, that in thy sight I am less than nothing and vanity. But, O my Father, is it not my eternal life to know thee, "the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent?" Thou seest me encompassed with mine own infirmity, and with the diverse systems and traditions of erring men. Oh, call me away from these polluted streams to thine own pure fountain. Pity a poor worm of the dust that looks towards thee to direct his path, and in thine infinite condescension and mercy, grant me an understanding of that "wisdom of God" which the redeemed multitude shall celebrate to eternity, for thy dear Son's sake. Amen.