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THE NEW YORK DISCUSSION.

THE NEW YORK DISCUSSION.
We have received forty-eight pages, or
the first two numbers Of this work. Thus
far it fully answers our expectation raised
by its high recommendations We are
already fuIIypersuaded that W. W. Sleigh
has rendered an important service to
Christianity, and of course, as Christians
will say, to humanity.
1t will be seen at once that even an
outline of the arguments contained on
twcnty-four weekly pages, cannot be Civ
en- in the Telegraph. Those who can,
and would, avail themselves Of them, are
referred to the conditions, lately published
in the Telegraph. The work will be
valuable acquisition to the Libraries of
young ministers, whose reading advanta-
ges have been limited. 1t will not only
be theological helper, but, on the part Of
our defender of Christianity, it will be
worth much as literary production
Are not the following introductory
paragraphs charming?
FIRST EVENING, Nov. 18th, 1885.
The Meeting having been called to or
der, Dr. Sleigh arose and spoke to the fol-
lowing effect
Mr. Moderator, Ladies and Gentlemen,
You are assembled this evening for the
purpose of hearing discussed one Of the
most important subjects that could posi-
fbly occupy the mind of mana subject,
the va ne and importance of which will
be known and &C knowledged by you and
me, and all mankind, when all other sub
jects will have vanished into oblivion,
even those now most admired and valued.
1t is nothing less than whether the Crea-
tor has or has not revealed Himself to
man-and if so, whether that book, COM
monty called the Bible, contains His re.
vealed will-whether death is an eternal
sleeper whether we have good grounds
for entertaining the hope and expectation
ofdeath being swallowed up in victory
Of our corruptible bodies becoming incor.
ruptible,-in fine, of trying the character
and ways of the Living Cod at the bar o.
human MISUNDERSTANDING the deeds ofin.
finite wisdom by finite understandings
trying again, HIM, even Jesus, the Son o.
the Most High, who was tried and acquit.
ted by Pontius Pilate-his Judge declar.
ing II find no fault in HimW And when
| reflect on my presumption in taking in.
to my polluted lips the sacred name O.
Jehovah, | tremble, and wonder how
one Of his most unworthy and ungrateful
servants, dare stand forth as His advocate
But implore Him to pardon this my pre-.
sumption, and Ipray Him to grant me
. strength so as to enable me to defend Hi!
f own cause, and demonstrate that this sa
cred but despised book, (holding up thu
f Bible) is indeed His-contains His re
vealed will, and is not, as many impiouslV
say cunningly devised fable. there
fore entreat most earnestly and respectful
!; ly, your utmost attention and Judgment
endeavor to distinguish mere assertions
from facts; sophistry from. sound reason
ing; and ridicule from common sense
Much will unavoidably be said durin!
this debate, by me, calculated to often
those who differ from me, and by my or
ponents, calculated to offend and woun
v the feelings of those who agree with me
e bear with US both-exercise patience
: pafdon me for any thing may say to Of
e fend you; and l implore of you, for tn
g sake of truth, for the sake of yourselves
q and for the sake of your country, guar
J. against the the effects ofprejudice, and pa
s tiently attend to my arguments as well a
:. to those ofmy opponents
y cannot refrain from observing that m
l. opponents have adopted course yer,
d creditable to them, and one which shout
/. insure for them your respect and after
= ton. They are coming to the light.
| they exhibit desire that their opinion
e should be -investigated-shou be tried
o they have shown willingness to hea
e what could be said against their prime
e Piles, and in favor of the Bible; what coul
II we more desire of theme this is all W
want or wish; to the light-to the light
IS the Christians watch word Chris