future blessings, and the way in which God fits and ains up his children for the family above.

Wherever the Gospel is preached, there, to a larger - smaller extent, these blessings are imparted to those ho faithfully hear it. But we have hitherto only iscoursed of blessings given in this life: let us look orward a little. Blessed are they that do his commandnents, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city. Rev. xxii, 14.

What then are the happy results of faithful hearing, as they regard eternal life? Let us look at it only in one point-the Perfect knowlEDGE OF GOD WHICH WE SHALL THERE ATTAIN. Now, under the clearest discourses of the ministry, and the fullest privileges of the Gospel, we see through a glass darkly, but then, face to face: now I know in part, but then shall I know even as also I am known. There is a veil of flesh between us and the world of spirits; there is a body of sin and death that intercepts our view, and obscures our prospect, and hinders our full knowledge. True it is, we have the cheering light of God's holy word; (an inestimable advantage) a light to our feet, and a lamp to our paths, to guide us safe in the way to heaven., Christians are like men travelling along a high road in the night, with a sufficient light in their hands to guide them through to their home; but they can see little or nothing of the beauties and glories of the country through which they pass; the most splendid landscape may be spread before them; the hills, and dales, and rivers, and woods may enrich the scene with diversified beauty; the most curious, and delicate plants and flowers may adorn the whole, and yet the pilgrim be either unconscious of it, or unable to discern it. But, bye and bye, the night will pass away, the morning of the resurrection will

Our SOULS ARE RIPENING FOR THE GLORY TO COME. Not merely temporal benefits, but a prepan tion for eternal, is connected with a due regard Christ's word. Our Lord asserts, He that heareth my words, and believeth in me, hath everlasting life, m shall not come into condemnation, but is passed from death to life. This is the road in which the saints that now fill the heavenly mansions once walked on earth. They heard, and listened to, and loved the truth of God. They tasted its sweetness, they experienced its power, they lived under its influence. St. Peter says, Desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby* unto salvation. 1 Pet. ii, 2. Would you attair the glory above? tread in the steps of saints below, and thus be followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises. Reader! it is true excellence, and the way to true glory, to discern the vanity of all knowledge separate from that which makes wise unto salvation, and to yield and submit ourselves wholly to the guidance of divine truth. Those saved by the Gospel are freely pardoned, justified, and accepted of God, sanctified by his Holy Spirit, and made meet to be partakers of the heavenly inheritance. They are adopted into the family of their divine Parent, made heirs of God, and joint heirs with Jesus Christ. To be delivered from the wrath of God, the power of Satan, and the misery of hell; to be changed, renewed, and purified by the Holy Ghost; to be translated into the kingdom of God's dear Son; and even now to have the sure hope of everlasting life-these are some foretastes

* The best manuscripts add, eis swingiav. See Griesbach and

future blessings, and the way in which God fits and ins up his children for the family above.

Wherever the Gospel is preached, there, to a larger smaller extent, these blessings are imparted to those ho faithfully hear it. But we have hitherto only iscoursed of blessings given in this life: let us look ›rward a little. Blessed are they that do his commandents, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may nter in through the gates into the city. Rev. xxii, 14.

What then are the happy results of faithful hearing, as hey regard eternal life? Let us look at it only in one point—the PERfect knowledge of GOD WHICH WE SHALL THERE ATTAIN. Now, under the clearest discourses of the ministry, and the fullest privileges of the Gospel, we see through a glass darkly, but then, face to face: now I know in part, but then shall I know even as also I am known. There is a veil of flesh between us and the world of spirits; there is a body of sin and death that intercepts our view, and obscures our prospect, and hinders our full knowledge. True it is, we have the cheering light of God's holy word; (an inestimable advantage) a light to our feet, and a lamp to our paths, to guide us safe in the way to heaven., Christians are like men travelling along a high road in the night, with a sufficient light in their hands to guide them through to their home; but they can see little or nothing of the beauties and glories of the country through which they pass; the most splendid landscape may be spread before them; the hills, and dales, and rivers, and woods may enrich the scene with diversified beauty; the most curious, and delicate plants and flowers may adorn the whole, and yet the pilgrim be either unconscious of it, or unable to discern it. But, bye and bye, the night will pass away, the morning of the resurrection will

saving knowledge comes from hence; if you negler the means which God has appointed, he may le your soul to perish for lack of knowledge, in the mir of the most abundant means. But experience shews the by a bumble, faithful, and regular attendance on the ministry of the word, with a spirit of prayer for God blessing, knowledge of divine things is given to you fre above. Thus every sermon may be the means of you increasing in heavenly wisdom. It is in this view the Solomon says, Hear instruction, and be wise, a refuse it not. Blessed is the man that heareth s watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of doors; for whoso findeth me, findeth life, and sha obtain favour of the Lord. A little knowledge, wher it is from above, where it is gracious and saving, has: blessedness above all calculation. At the time that o Lord pronounced the Apostles blessed, (Matt. xiii, 16 they knew very little, but they were under his teaching he explained his doctrine to them more fully; and, t degrees, they came to the riches of the full assurance ! understanding. Let us then earnestly apply ourselve to this source of instruction. How forcible, in this view, is that address, (Prov. ii, 1-6.) My son, if the wilt receive my words, and lide my commandments with thee,... so that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, ent apply thine heart to understanding: yea, if thou cries after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understand ing; if thou seekest for her as silver, and searchest jø her as for hid treasures; then shalt thou understand the fear of the Lord, and find the knowledge of God, ja God giveth wisdom.

Hereby WE KNOW THAT GOD HAS CALLED US

OUT OF THE WORLD, TO PARTAKE OF THE BLESSINGS OF THE GOSPEL. St. Paul says, Whon

did predestinate, then he also called. Rom. viii, 30. his is an inestimable privilege. By the preaching of e Gospel we are called out from a world lying in ickedness, from the service of sin and Satan, to follow e Saviour and obtain his glory. 2 Thess. ii, 14. In is heavenly calling, (Heb. iii, 1.) we are invited by the Father of all mercies freely to partake of all spiritual lessings. Are we doubtful whether we are included? ow can we doubt, when the last lingering words of his wn book again repeat the oft-reiterated (Isa. lv, 1; 'ohn vii, 37.) invitation, Whosoever will, let him take of he water of life freely. Rev. xxii, 17. Do you feel so bressed and weighed down with sin, that you think you cannot be included? you are the very persons specially nvited--Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy Faden, and I will give you rest. Matt. xi, 28. Do you yet hesitate? ministers are sent on purpose to entreat you-We are ambassadors for Christ; as though God did beseech you by us, we pray you, in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled. 2 Cor. v, 20. Are you still full of fears that you MAY not believe? nay, rather fear, lest you SHOULD not obey his commands; for this is his commandment, that ye should believe on the name of his son Jesus Christ. 1 John iii, 23. Rather fear, lest you incur his final wrath by unbelief-He that believeth not the Son, shall not see life, but the wrath of God abideth I on him. Johu iii, 36. And as God thus calls all that hear the Gospel by the outward preaching, so he inwardly, by the teaching and internal calling of his #blessed Spirit, given with the outward word, disposes his people to attend to his word, and to become partakers of his blessing, and to have fellowship with his Son. 1 Cor. i, 9; 1 Thess. i, 5.

CONVICTION OF SIN FOLLOWS A RIGHT HEAR