every species of mental trouble, approach the Majesty of heaven, to pour out before him their supplications, and to re- ceive from him a supply for their diversified necessities. The weary and heavy-laden sinner sues for pardon and peace : the soul, harassed with temptations, implores strength whereby to cope with its great Adversary, and to fulfil the will of God : in a word, whatever be men's trials, thither they bring them all ; and there they look for aid ; and there, through the mi- nistry of the Word, they actually " find mercy and grace to help them in the time of need." To every distinct case God mercifully suits his aid ; and the succour afforded by him proves sufficient for them all : so that, as thousands can testify, when they have come hungering and thirsting for the blessings of salvation, they have not been sent empty away, but have been filled and satisfied with the plenteousness of God's house, and had all their sorrows turned into joy.]
3, His name is glorified —
[Every one, entering the house of God in a becoming spirit, feels a consciousness, that he is approaching a Father and a Friend ; yea, a Friend who is infinitely more willing to give than the most oppressed suppliants can be to ask, and " willing to give exceedingly above all that they can either ask or think." Conceive of millions assembled at the very same instant of time, in every quarter of the globe, thus honouring their God as omnipresent to hear their prayers, and omnipotent to supply their wants. Who must not love those ordinances where God is so exalted? Again, amidst all the millions that have been relieved, there is but one sentiment of gratitude to God as their Almighty and all-gracious Benefactor. Verily, in this respect the tabernacles of the Most High on earth resemble his house above, where all the hosts, whether of saints or angels, join in one harmonious song of praise to their creating and redeeming God. Say, are not " God's tabernacles amiable" in such a view as this? and can any one long for them with too intense desire, or enter them with too sublime delight ?]
But that this may be more manifest, let us consider,
II. The blessedness of those who estimate them aright —
As for those who only occasionally visit the house of God, merely for form sake or to perform a duty, it cannot be expected that they should derive much benefit to their souls. But those who, in the habit of their minds, " dwell" as it were, " in God's courts," will find their souls exceedingly elated and com- forted. They will acquire, yea, and speedily too