Between the revelation of God in his word and that in his works, there can be no actual discrepancy. The one may go farther than the other, but the revelation must be harmonious. Between the interpretation of the Works and the interpretation of the Word, there may be very great differences. It must be

admitted that the men of the Book have sometimes missed its meaning. Nay, more: it is certain that, in their desire to defend their Bible, devout persons have been unwise enough to twist its words. If they had always labored to understand what God said in his book, and had steadfastly adhered to its meaning, they would have been wise.

Our soul is even as the clusters of the vine, which belong alone to the owner of the vineyard. Great Lord, let my every cluster and grape be gathered by you alone. Cast me into the wine-vat of your service, and let my whole soul flow forth for you; let

the ruddy juice burst forth on the right hand and on the left, and when the first rich liquor of my youth is gone, then even to the utmost lees let me be pressed until the last drop of the living juice shall have flowed forth for you alone.