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lish you, that you will not be shaken and tossed by every wind of doctrine. It will give you confidence, decision, earnestness. I know of but few more piti- able sights than a professed minister of the gospel, who has never investigated the principles which he teaches, afraid to affirm anything, trembling when the gainsayer opens his lips. But, how grand the man who knows whereof he speaks; who, confident in the positions which he has taken, is prepared to defend them successfully, assail them who may. At every step in such investigations you will find your professors invaluable helps. They have gone over the ground before you and can give you the most valuable aid. Don't despise it. You will find this hard work indeed, but exceedingly profitable. I To a Theological Student 217 have no fears of this thorough research making you dissatisfied with the principles of our church ; it will establish you rather. But your time must not all be spent in study. You must give special attention to the state of your own heart, and hence you must spend much time in reading, prayer and meditation, with special reference to your spiritual nourishment. You must remember, too, that you will learn best how to do the Lord's work by doing it. Hence in the Sabbath-school, the prayer-meeting, and in more public places, as opportunity offers, speak out for

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