30

1. Becomes a Little Child, 30
The Starting Point of Error, 31
2. Avoid a Controversial Spirit, 31
An Error of Young Persons, 31
3. Use Helps, 32
Writings of Men, why studied, 32
Bible the Text Book, 32
4. Seek the Aid of the Holy Spirit, 32

LETTER III.

_True Religion a Work of Grace in the Heart, but must be
carried out in the Conduct_, 33

Inconstancy of False Religion, 34
Fruitfulness of True Piety, 34
Fruits of the True and False Professor contrasted, 35
Fruit-bearing the test of Christian Character, 36
The Fruits of the Spirit, 36
Love, as in the Experience of David, 37
Manifested in willing Obedience, 38
Love of the Brethren, 38
Spiritual Joy. Peace, 39
Peace of Mind; its Manifestations, 40
Meekness the Twin Sister of Peace, 41
Long-suffering, Gentleness, 41
Goodness, 42
Faith, a Common Principle of Action, 42
An Operative Principle, 43
Power of Faith. Temperance, 43

LETTER IV.

_Reading and Study of the, Bible_, 44

Search the Scriptures, 45
We must set our Hearts to it, 45

_Directions_, 46

1. Read the Bible in your Closet, 46
2. Preparation of the Heart, 47
3. Seek the Aid of the Holy Spirit, 47
4. Read with Self-a