selects as the principal crucial miracle, involving all other
miracles, he shows how slender is the foundation on which the whole
fabric of supernatural theology has been reared."

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"As told by our author the whole affords an exquisite example of the
natural growth of a legend."

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"If the reader can once fully grasp the intention of the style, and
its affectation of the tone of indignant orthodoxy, and perceive also
how utterly destructive are its 'candid admissions' to the whole
fabric of supernaturalism, he will enjoy a rare treat. It is not
however for the purpose of recommending what we at least regard as a
piece of exquisite humour, that we call attention to The Fair Haven,
but &c. &c."

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This is very dreadful; but what can one do?

Again, The Scotsman speaks of the writer as being "throughout in
downright almost pathetic earnestness." While The National Reformer
seems to be in doubt whether the book is a covert attack upon
Christianity or a serious defence of it, but declares that both
orthodox and unorthodox will find matter requiring thought and
answer.