At least, the spirit of its laws is benevolent and wise.

Damascus and its scenes are too fresh in the memories of the brethren to need that I should argue the inspiration of the Apostle to the Gentiles.

His miracles are known to us.

Nay, what miracles are we ourselves, reclaimed from the service of the devil, once the worshippers of Bacchus and of our Phrygian mother; now, clothed, and in our right minds.

The Apostle claims to speak and act by divine authority.