however, did not all follow the same plan, though the result was the same, since they exhibited the same doctrines, defended the same truths, and confuted and overthrew the same errors. In imitation of their example, I now venture to set forth a work on Christian Theology; not indeed that I presume to compare such a performance as mine with their immortal writings; for I have learned to form a just and modest estimate of my own powers, nor have I ever dreamed of such a reputation as that expressed