PREFACE. THE recent prosecution of the Rev. C. Voysey for heresy has naturally drawn a considerable amount of attention to his teachings. The legal part of the case has, it will generally be conceded, even by those who endorse his theological opinions, been satisfactorily disposed of. But, altogether apart from the legal issue, Mr. Voysey raised questions of immense doctrinal importance as touching the very fundamentals of religious faith. The author of these Lectures, during the hearing of the Appeal (or rather while judgment was pending), gave the first three Lectures contained in this little volume; the fourth and fifth were delivered immediately after his recent Lecture in Manchester (June 9th, 1871). It having been thought that, if published, they might be able to throw a light |