522 STRENGTH AND WEAKNESS OF HUMAN REASON. render themwise, andpious, andhappy: Nor do I know how this can be attained, but by some favourable discoveries sent from heaven : And as for all other religions, that in our age pre- tend to divinity and revelation, it is evident in itself, that none of them can compare with the doctrines of the New Testa- ment, either for its own internal excellency, or the outward proofs that it came from God. I must confess therefore, I think I am come as far as king Agrippa, When he heard Paul's apo- logy for himself ; for you have almost persuaded me to become a Christian. PITH. Permit me, Sir, in the language of St. Paul, to make my reply: Would to God that not you only, but all the young gentlemen of our age, who have been tempted to abandon the religion of their fathers, and to forsakethe gospel, and the faith inwhich they were educated, would bethink themselvesere it be too late, become not only almost, but altogether as firm believers in Christ as I profess myself to be. Sores. And as you have doneme the honour, gentlemen, to put me into the place of the learned, and made me your moder- ator during thisconference, I ask leave now toresign this honour and office ; and since Pithander has formed snch a benevolent and pious wish, I take pleasure to occupy the place of the un- learned, andconfirm it with a most sincere and devout, Amen.
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