Evidence of the Truth of the Christian Religion, derived from the LONDON: PRINTED FOR THE RELIGIOUS TRACT SOCIETY; 56, PATERNOSTER-ROW; BY J. NISBET, BERNERS STREET; AND OTHER BOOKSELLERS. THE EVIDENCE OF PROPHECY. CHAPTER I. Introduction. THE object of the following pages is to present the reader with a short and plain view of some of the numerous instances in which the manifest fulfilment of prophecy proves that the scriptures are given by inspiration of God. And whoever you are, into whose hands this little book may come, should not the very announcement of such a subject excite your attention, and induce you to give it a careful perusal ? Are you a christian? Then you know that it is good to give heed to the sure word of prophecy; and you will not hastily turn aside from hearing a reason of the hope that is in you; nor refrain from seeking how you may not only render an answer to every one that asketh of you such a reason, but how you may be also able to withstand gainsayers, and to strengthen your brethren. Are you weak in the faith then the same |