b Tit. ii. 13. c Isai. xlv. 22. d Isai. xl. 9, 10.
« Jam. iv. 12. f Heb. vii. 25.
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Address —
1 . Those who believe in him —
[Keep your eyes steadily fixed on this glorious Saviour : and remember, that "he trod the wine-press alo7iee;" there was none with him in the conflict he sustained ; nor must any one presume to claim a share in the honour of his victories : his was the power ; his must be the glory. So indeed must be the glory of all that is wrought in us ; for it is by his grace alone that we can do even the smallest good. Let him then be gratefully acknowledged as " the Author and the finisher" of your whole salvation.]
2. Those who entertain no admiring thoughts of him —
[O that you would reflect how terrible it will be to be found amongst his enemies ! Let it suffice that his garments are dyed with the blood of others ; and let them not be dyed with your blood. In the very passage before us, he tells us how insupportable his wrath will beh : O provoke it not! but humble yourselves before him, whilst yet the day of mercy lasts : for " God has set him upon his holy hill of Zion," and has engaged to make all " his enemies his footstool." And be assured that if you will not bow before the sceptre of his grace, he will " break you in pieces as a potter's vessel1."]
s ver. 3. h ver. 6. * Ps. ii. 6, 9.