Satan has been overcome by Christ,-For as much then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil. And, having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it. Heb. 2 14 Col. 2. 15.

And will be by all true Christians.-Delivering thee from the people, and from the Gentiles, unto whom now I send thee. To open their eyes, and te turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto Gon, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me. And they overcame him by the blood of the LAMB, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death. Acts 26. 17, 18. Rev. 12. 11.

NOTE V.

We should praise the LIVING GOD frequently,

Seven times a day do I praise thee, because of thy righteous judgments. I will bless the Lord at all times his praise shall continually be in my mouth. Every day will I bless thee and I will praise thy name forever and ever. Ps. 119. 164. and 34. 1. and 145. 2.

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For his ATTRIBUTES, GIFTS and wonks.

For his goodness,-Praise the Lord with harp: sing unto him with the psaltery and an instrument with ten strings. He loveth righteousness and judgment: the earth is full of the goodness of the Lord Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits, even the

GOD of our salvation. Selah. He that is our GoD is the God of salvation; and unto Gon the Lord beMong the issues from death. Ps. 33. 2, 5. and 68. 19, 20.

Mercy, I will praise thee, O Lord, among the people; I will sing unto thee among the nations. For thy mercy is great unto the heavens, and thy truth unto the clouds. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits. Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with loving kindness and tender mercies. Blessed be the GoD and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. Ps. 57. 9, 10. and 103. 2, 4. 1 Pet. 1. 3.

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Unspeakable Gift,-Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift. Blessed be the Lord God of Israel for he hath visited and redeemed his people. And hath raised up an horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David. As he spake by the mouth of his holy prophets, which have been since the world began. 2 Cor. 9. 15. Luke 1. 68–70.

Blessings with Christ,-Blessed be the Gon and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ. According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love. I thank my GoD always on your behalf, for the grace of Gon which is given you by Jesus Christ; That in every thing ye are enriched by him, in all utterance, and in all knowledge. Eph. 1. 3, 4. 1 Cor. 1.4, 5.

Revealed will,-I thank thee, and praise thee, O thou GoD of my fathers, who hast given me wisdom and might, and hast made known unto me now what we desired of thee; for thou hast now made known unto us the kings matter. At that time Jesus answer

ed and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes. Dan. 2. 23. Mat. 11. 25.

Sealing graces,-Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints, Cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers; That the Gon of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him. The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints. We are bound to thank GOD always for you, brethren, as it is meet, because that your faith groweth exceedingly, and the charity of every one of you all toward each other aboundeth. Eph. 1. 15-18. 2 Thes. 1. 3.

Daily bread, And ye shall eat in plenty, and be satisfied, and praise the name of the Lord your GOD, that hath dealt wonderously with you: and my people shall never be ashamed. For every creature of GOD is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving: For it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer. And he commanded the people to sit down on the ground: and he took the seven loaves, and gave thanks, and brake, and gave to his disciples to set before them; and they did set them before the people. Joel 2. 26. 1 Tim. 4. 4. 5. Mark 8. 6.

Care of his Church,-When the Lord shall build up Zion, he shall appear in his glory. He will regard the prayer of the destitute, and not despise their prayer. This shall be written for the generation to come; and the people which shall be created shall praise the Lord. Praise ye the Lord: for it is good to sing praises unto our God; for it is pleasant; and

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praise is comely. The Lord doth build up Jerusa lem he gathereth together the outcasts of Israel. He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds. And I say also unto thee, that thou art Pe. ter; and upon this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. Ps. 102. 16-18. and 147. 1-3. Mat. 16. 18.

Wonderful works,-Make a joyful noise unto God, all ye lands. Sing forth the honour of his name; make his praise glorious. Say unto God, How terrible art thou in thy works! through the greatness of thy power shall thine enemies submit themselves unto thee. I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works, and that my soul knoweth right well. Thine eyes did see my substance, yet being unperfect; and in thy book all my members, were written, which in continuance were fashioned, when as yet there was none of them. Ps. 66. 1-3. and 139. 14, 16.

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And Deliverances, I will bless the Lord at all times his praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul shall make her boast in the Lord: the humble shall hear thereof; and be glad. O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together. I sought the Lord, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears. O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good; for his mercy endureth forever. And say ye, Save us, O GOD of our salvation, and gather us together, and deliver us from the heathen, that we may give thanks to thy holy name, and glory in thy praise. Ps. 34. 1-4. 1 Chron. 16. 34, 35.

NOTE W.

By imitating Joseph, Samuel, Obadiah, Josiah, Daniel, Timothy, and other pious youths, the young may secure all needful, temporal and spiritual blessings.

NOTE X.

Drunkenness weakens both the body and the mind. It destroys individual and domestic happiness, and usually terminates in a premature death of the body and eternal death of the soul. It demoralizes society, and thus ruins many souls in time and ETERNITY. The friends of righteousness and humanity are loudly called on, in these degenerate days, to make united, powerful and persevering exertions, to prevent the increasing ravages of intoxication, that MONSTER OF INIQUITY and DEATH. According to a late very accurate computation, the United States annually expend more than 22,000,000 of dollars for ardent spirits. "A sum which exceeds all that is paid for the support of government, the education of children, and "the support of religious instructors, by the people "of this country."

See Panoplist for Sept. 1812. O shame! folly! MADNESS! DESTRUCTION !

NOTE Y.

Is not unchastity in actions, words, and thoughts strictly forbidden in the word of God?

THOU SHALT NOT COMMIT ADULTERY.

Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned? Can one go upon hot coals, and his feet not be burned? So he that goeth in to his neighbour's wife; whosoever toucheth her shall not be innocent. Flee fornication. Every sin that a man doeth is without the body: but he that committeth fornication sinneth against his own body. Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry. For which things sake, the wrath of God cometh on the children of disobedience. Ex. 20. 14. Prov. 6. 27 -29. 1 Cor. 6. 18. Col. 3. 5, 6. || Mat. 5. 28. and 15. 19. Deut. 22. 28, 29 and 23. 17. Prov. 5. 1-13. and 7. 6-10, 13-18, 21-23. Jude 7.