this doctrine sets up only a type of inward perfection, truth, and love in the person of Christ, and — as a result of this inward perfection being attained by men — also the outward perfection foretold by the Prophets — the kingdom of God, when all men will cease to learn to make war, when all shall be taught of God and united in love, and the lion will lie down with the lamb.

Instead of the threats of punishment which all the old laws of religions and governments alike laid down for non-fulfilment of their rules, instead of promises of rewards for fulfilment of them, this doctrine called men to it only because it was the truth. John vii. 17: “If any man will do His will, he shall know of the doctrine whether it be of God.” John viii. 46: “If I say the truth, why do ye not believe me?