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mme what Scripture really does assert. Doubtless the Bible has often been 
made to say anything but what it does really say ; but the investigation of 
its import belongs not to philosophy.” I have said this in order to point out 
that I have not forgotten the matter. As to the battle of Beth-horon mv 
explanation was derived from no less a person than Dean Stanley, who takes 
the view that the day was prolonged. Not being profoundly versed in 
Hebrew, I am doubtful of the proper translation, but upon the whole 
I would adopt that of Dean Stanley. 
probiioed ? MANNERS -~ What does Stanley mean by the day being 
periodSn iirr That the liSht ”* aU °' Ved *° remaiU ™ ble for a 
The Meeting was then adjourned. 
