times, a sectarian and an intolerant spirit. In Paul, the most devoted of servants, we observe considerable unevenness. He uttered words to the high-priest which he had to recall: he sent a letter to the Corinthians of which at first he repented and afterwards repented not. In all, we find some flaw, save in Him who is “the fairest among ten thousand, and altogether lovely.” In the examination of the meat-offering, it will give clearness and simplicity to our thoughts to consider, first, the materials
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