Guess that could have been more clear, couldn't it? :>)
Aye, that could have been clearer.
You need remember that Finney was a lawyer by training...which does not speak well of his character, (fortunately the Grace of God is sufficient for all, but it's awful close in the case of lawyers).
As a result he was not above playing "games" with language, as was evident during his examination for preaching credentials in the Presbyterian Church. If i seemed over critical of that statement, it was for good reason.
i have to go away for a few hours, be back this evening (EST)