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world never could tell how to renew the soul of man & restore it to its original state & to the enjoyment of its Maker. Those in later times who have exhausted their abilities & learning in trying to find out a way of salvation different from the scriptures have universally ended in thicker darkness crossed out than when they began. No two-- agree in their systems nor any-- suggests how the soul can be revived to the image & partake in the favour of God. The plan adopted by some, that God will accept of a man repentance crossed out is degrading the cause of God any atonement But even admitting that the Lord would accept of repentance & honest behaviour instead of an atonement for past sins (which is wholly inadmissible) yet how