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(Inter. Evid.)
July 16.

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(No. 17.)
[in ink] Sac. [Sacramento] July 1, '52 [1852].

John 7:17 ~ [centered]

"If any man will do his will he
Shall know of the doctrine whether it
be of God, –."
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Sayings of Jesus worthy of all acceptance.

A teacher sent from God.

Every poss. [possible] attestation given to his words.

He was a prophet – he fulfilled prophecy.

His words a prophets attestation.

He wrought miracles – His words thus attestation also.

His words find echo in our bosoms – in the
conditions of reason & common sense.

His words have been attested by martyrs
– & by the purest lives & bloodiest deaths.
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To all these we may appeal –
as xtended [extended] to us – & as historical proof
of Xritianty [Christianity] = but one proof that C^s [Christian]