And he commanded us to preach unto the people, and to testify that it is he which was ordained of God to be the Judge of quick and dead.
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Acceptance cannot be obtained on any other ground than that of the covenant of mercy, through the atonement of Christ; but wherever true religion is found, God will accept it without regarding names or sects. The fear of God and works of righteousness are the substance of true religion, the effects of special grace.