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truths, against evils and falsities, may be compared with the firmness of a temple, in consequence of the stones being well cemented together, its walls strengthened by pilasters, and its roof supported by pillars. It may also be compared with an army drawn up in a square column, in which the soldiers stand closely side by side, and thus form one force and act. It may also be compared with the muscles of which the whole body is composed, which, although numerous and situated in different places, still constitute one power in actions; and also with other things. (T. C. R. 350, '52, '53.)


CONSCIENCE PERFECTED BY GENUINE TRUTHS.

The truths of conscience are various, being according to every one's religion; and these, provided they are not contrary to the goods of faith, the Lord is not willing to violate, because man is imbued with them and attaches sanctity to them. The Lord never breaks any one, but bends him. This may appear from this consideration, that within the church there are some of all denominations who are endowed with conscience; though their conscience nevertheless is more perfect in proportion as the truths which form it approach nearer to the genuine truths of faith. (A. C. 2053.)

What is Divine is incomprehensible, being above the understanding even of angels. Nevertheless this Divine which in itself is incomprehensible, can flow into the rational principle of man by means of the Lord's Divine

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