XXXII. Swedenhorg. " It is quite otherwise

with those who regard reward in works as the end it- self. These are like those who enter into friendship for gain, &c. * * * The case is similar with those who claim recompense for their merit in the things of salvation." True G. JR. page 310.
Spinoza. This is but a repetition, with the particu- lar allusion to interested friendship ; in regard to which Spinoza says, in prop. 71, part 4, that " the mutual kindness or favor of men, who are governed by blind desire, is a trade or traffic," &c.