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infirmity. But it exists everywhere. Not a jot

Not a jot or a tittle

of the Gospel has passed away. It is here now just as it was when miraculous gifts were poured out to make it victorious over heathenism.

Hence we say that if Christianity has been preserved, its preservation is due to a higher and a mightier Power than that of Rome. That Power has saved Christianity from extinction even in Rome, imperilled as it has been there by the uprising of a power which claims Divine infallibility. But it has also saved Christianity everywhere, in all nations, and in all churches (except in those insignificant sects which cloke their infidelity under the Christian name); and we see with adoring hearts that His saying has been fulfilled: The gates of Hell shall not prevail against it.'

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