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If, however, you vary your modes of presentation to set forth the gospel in all the forms, under all the aspects, and with all the variety of the Scriptures themselves, your preaching will constantly be new and interesting. The more closely you follow the Bible, the more varied will your preaching be. To a Young Minister. 227 There are certain questions connected with the gospel whicli trouble many serious people. Among them one of the most prominent is, assurance of sal- vation. AYe do not desire to live in doubt, we desire peace, confidence, hope. We all shrink from living a life of anxiety in respect to our interest in Christ. As soon as you gain the confidence of your people, and they begin to speak freely to you, you will find that this question gives many much trouble. In or- der to be prepared to help inquirers, you must mas- ter the subject thoroughly. You must not only learn the truth as it is presented in the word of God, but you must yoiu-self live in the enjoyment of that peace that passeth all understanding. If you have not attained it, you will be but a poor guide to others. Being justified by faith, having peace wdth God, and rejoicing in the hope of glory of God, you will be able to lead others successfully into the same land of light and joy. Early in my ministry I was much troubled with this question. Through the in-

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