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39. When, however, a meaning is evolved of such a kind that what
is doubtful in it cannot be cleared up by indubitable evidence from
Scripture, it remains for us to make it clear by the evidence of
reason. But this is a dangerous practice. For it is far safer to
walk by the light of Holy Scripture; so that when we wish to examine
the passages that are obscured by metaphorical expressions, we may
either obtain a meaning about which there is no controversy, or if a
controversy arises, may settle it by the application of testimonies
sought out in every portion of the same Scripture.
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