The ruin and recovery of mankind: or An attempt to vindicate the scriptural account of these great events upon the plain principles of reason [electronic resource] : With an answer to various difficulties, relating to original sin, the universal depravaion of nature, and the overspreading curse of death; general offers of grace to all men, and the certain salvation of some; the case of the heathen nations, and the state of dying infants. Whereto are subjoin'd, Three short essays, Viz. The proof of man's fall by His Misery; the imputation of sin and righteousness; and the guilt and defilement of sin. With a postscript