true in the last analysis. Every one of them com- mends itself to our reason as not false, but true. Now, test the fundamental principles, the axioms of Christianity, bring them out in the broad daylight; let there be no perversions, no exaggerations, no distortions; let them be stated clearly and correctly and then test them. Time would fail me to enum- erate these axioms, but make the trial for yourselves. Be as critical, as acute, as impartial as the love of truth can make you. Go through the doctrines, the law, the life, the inspiration, the hope of Christianity, with your measuring reed. Do perfect work. Christianity fears nothing from care- ful investigation and thorough scrutiny. It is only the partial observer, the hasty generalize!' that excites her apprehension. He who makes such an investigation can make but one report: " The law is holy and the commandments holy and just and good." Not one of the fundamental principles of Christianity will be rejected; every one of them will be approved. 2. The second of these tests is Consistency. Is Christianity consistent? Consistent with its claims as a divine system with; itself; with all known truth V (1). Christianity challenges belief as a divine system. Its great teacher claimed to be divine, ami to have come forth from the Father.