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little , we believe , has been said or written in Ireland in relation to the doctrine of the Trinity . The question during this long interval , seems to have almost entirely slept , and so it might have con - turned to do , but for certain proceedings in the North of Ireland , ( already noticed
in the Repository , ) which acted upon the enlightened . and vigorous mind of Dr . Drummond , and prompted him to gird himself with the armour of truth , aud to go forth in defence of the righteous cause . Having entered upon the contest and shewn himself a
well-disciplined and accomplished soldier , we trust that he will not retire too early from the field , or without bringing away some signal trophy of the victory which he has gained over superstition and error . Of the two pamphlets written in answer to Dr . DrummoiHTs Essay , that by Mr . Carson is the only-one deserving of the slightest attention . The other ,
bearing the signature of a Layman of the Church of England , is a piece of mere rhodomontade , " full of sound and fury , signifying nothing . " Mr . Carson ' s reply is written with a little more talent and with some show of argument , but iu almost as bad a spirit , and frequently with as little real knowledge of the . subject as that of the Layman . The sort of arguments made use of by both
these disputants is ample evidence of the little that seems to be generally known in Ireland upon this great question , aud how much need , therefore , it has to undergo in that country a full and thorough discussion . That discussion , we earnestly hope and trust it will now have . Jt were a pity that such an opportunity as has lately been presented should not be made the most of . ? It may be long before another such occasion arises . We
therefore exhort our brethren in Ireland ( after the specimens which they have given of their entire competency ) to fan into ¦ a stronger and wider flame the sparks already kindled , to keep alive the interest that has been excited , to meet and augment , by a plentiful supply , the demand that has beeti created , to facilitate as mveh as possible the path of
inquiry , to make plain and straight the road to knowledge and truth . We congratulate them upon their auspicious commencement ; let them go on as they have begun , and God speed them on their progress ! It would require more space than , we can now spare to en ^ er into a detailed examination or analysis of the arguments brought forward by Mr * Qargon ; and
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since there is-nothing particularly novel in them , or in the mode ofj stating them , there is the less occasion for doing so . Suffice it , therefore , to say , that in the author of ** Animadversions on Carson ' s Keply to Dr . Drummond , " the reader will find that Mr . Carson has met with
aii antagonist who is much more than his equal in talent , in information , and in power of reasoning . The pamphlet containing these animadversions has upon the whole very considerable merit . It is well written , displays a good deal of acutene 8 S , exhibits much acquaintance with the subject it discusses , and reasons the matter consecutive'ly and
closely . In the writer of this pamphlet Dr . Drummond has certainly \ met with a very able and-efficient ally . If we were disposed to find a » y fault with- him , it would be that occasionally , perhaps , he is betrayed into too severe and indignant a mode of expressing himself at the conduct of his opponent , though it ought to be added , that the provocation to do so
was more than ordinarily great , and in this provocation the author would no doubt seek his excuse . Certainly , lauguage like the following ( adopted by Mr . Carson ) could scarcely be noticed without drawing , forth the strongest expressions of reprobation and disgust . " If , " says he , " I did not consider Christ as
God , I would as soon be baptized into the name of the Virgin , or St . Peter , or even of Mahomet himself . " And again , " If Jesus Christ is not God , I deserve the hottest place in hell . " And worse than all , I would rather meet God as Thurtell the murderer , than as
Dr . Priestley , the renowned and amiable champion of . Socinianism . ** Was ever zeal for orthodoxy carried to such a pitch of folly and extravagance as this ? Or ought it to be regarded only as ^ the raving of iusanity ? After this , however , it may perhaps be admitted that the author of the Animadversions was not
altogether unwarranted . in addressing the writer thus : " Wretched man , if you are capable of shame , hide your face and blush for your sin against decency , morality , religion , and Christianity . Pray that your heart be not hardened in your wickedness , and that you may yet be taught , by the spirit and influence of God , not only to believe the truth , but to give evidence of the sincerity-of your belief , by preaching and by doing that which is lawful aud right . " ,
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33 JS Critknl -Notices . .
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Monthly Repository (1806-1838) and Unitarian Chronicle (1832-1833), May 2, 1828, page 336, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/mruc/issues/vm2-ncseproduct2560/page/48/
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