Spalding and Magan's Unpublished Manuscript Testimonies - Ellen G. White

inscriptions giving historical records in accord with
the Biblical record; the anticipation in the Bible of
many of the greatest discoveries of scientists; the
exact correspondence of history with prophecy,-
these external evidences, and many moo ,tend to
strengthen the faith of those who have been able to
discern the divine origin of the Scriptures primarily
on the basis of their internal beauty and of their
spiritual, transferring power on the human heart.
When the faith of a believer in God's Word has
been established by the influence it has had on his
own mind and heart, as well as by many
incontrovertible external evidences of genuineness,
he is not troubled over the fact that certain portions
of the Word are beyond his human understanding.
Infidels may scoff at many statements and apparent
contradictions found on the pages of Holy Writ;
higher critics with their subtle insinuations and
their erroneous conclusions may seek to undermine
his confidence in the inspiration of certain portions
of the Bible; but these things have no influence
over him. His faith has been established on a sure
foundation. He is firmly anchored, and is therefore
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