LETTER II.

Importance of a thorough Knowledge of the Doctrines of Christianity; Means of obtaining it, 26

Connection of Doctrine and Practice,                                26
Religion compared to a Building,                                    27
The Holy Spirit operates through the Truth,                         28
Genuine and Spurious Religious Affections distinguished,            28
Office of the Truth in Sanctification,                              29
Doctrinal Knowledge without Practice,                               29

Directions, 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