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Multitudes undoubtedly believe that God is, and admit the truth of the Gospel History, and the other parts of Scripture, in the same way in which they believe the records of past events, or events which they have actually witnessed. There are some who go even farther: they regard the Word of God as an infallible oracle; they do not altogether disregard its precepts, but are moved to some degree by its threatenings and promises. To such the testimony of faith is attributed, but by catachresis; because they do not with open impiety impugn, reject, or contemn, the Word of God, but rather exhibit some semblance of obedience. But as this shadow or image of faith is of no moment, so it is unworthy of the name.