THERE are two modes of obtaining this knowledge. One mode is by nature, and the other is by grace. He who takes the first mode may read the sacred volume carefully and candidly, availing himself of whatever light is thrown upon the inspired record from any human quarter. He who takes the second mode, not only diligently searches the Scriptures, but looks to God for teaching, subjects his mind to the truth so far and so fast as he learns it, and yields his heart to Christ. By the former mode an individual may obtain a general acquaintance with the Bible, but his knowledge will be speculative, he will be perplexed with many difficulties, and may lose his soul; while he who takes the latter mode, sees truth in its symmetry and beauty, is freed from distressing doubts, and is transformed by the divine word and Spirit into a meetness for heaven. There is nothing like obedience to the truth, to make that truth plain. "Then shall ye know, if ye follow on to know the Lord." Conversion does more to clear up obscurities than the most profound and protracted study. When Merle D'Aubigné was a youth, and was pursuing his studies in Germany, his mind was distracted with scriptural doubts and difficulties. To find relief from them he made application to that eminent scholar and venerable man, Kleuker, of Kiel. The learned doctor did not undertake directly to solve his doubts, for, "if I should," said he, "they would be succeeded by others just as troublesome. There is a shorter and better way of disposing of them, a way which will annihilate them. Close in with the overture of mercy, make Christ your Saviour, and then in his light you will see light, and your difficulties will vanish." D'Aubigné followed his wise counsel. The Son of God was revealed in him. He beheld "the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ," and "went on his way rejoicing."—Am. Mes.