with a groan, and take care to carve no more the
unauthentic promise on the tombs of our beloved.

But first let us be absolutely sure that our
detraction from the complete infallibility of the
Lord Jesus Christ has infallible grounds. Let
us take particular care to be sure that its basis is
no à priori theory of the genesis of Religion,
which may even already be on its way to discredit
in the court of knowledge and thought.

Wisely does Sir R. Anderson disclaim any
neat theory of inspiration; as wisely does he
emphasise the true, the profound, humanity of the
Bible. But all the more is he in the right when
he analyses with the utmost rigour the flaws in
the modern analysis of the Book, and calls
reverent attention to the mysterious facts of its
organic structure, and gives us both precept and
example for an always deepening study of its
hidden treasures.

The matter is one where, while the fairness of
controversy must be guarded, as ever, its mere
courtesies may not always be in place. For the
question is of tremendous urgency. "We are
contending for our all."

HANDLEY DUNELM.

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