wherever he reigns, " the wilderness blossoms as the rose," and earth becomes a nursery for heaven.]
Let me now, in conclusion, address myself,
1. To those in whose hearts the kingdom of Christ has been established —
[Mark, I pray you, the conduct of those in heaven. In the prospect of this glorious period, they, not on their own ac- count, but on account of those who should hereafter partici- pate their bliss, rose from their thrones whereon they were seated y and all with one accord fell upon their faces before God, the very instant that the glad tidings were proclaimed, and burst forth into the devoutest praises and thanksgivings to him on account of the blessings which were a])out to flow down on man, and the honour which Mould thereby accrue to God. And will not you prostrate yourselves before him ; you who are so dee])ly interested in this event, and who have through the sovereign grace of God been already made partakers of the benefit ? I charge you. Brethren to cultivate this very spirit. This is what I Avish to see in all the religious world : this is the true and proper effect of Redeeming love upon the soul : and I call upon you all to make this improvement of it, and to grow downward in humility, whilst you bring forth fruit upward to the praise and glory of your God.]
2. To those who have never yet bowed to the sceptre of his grace —
[Do you not know that this revolution which is to take place in the world at large, must take place in the heart of every individual ; and that, till it is experienced by you, you are subjects and vassals of the Prince of darkness ? Know of a surety, that, if ever you would be acknowledged by Christ as his redeemed people, you must be " turned from darkness xmto light, and from the power of Satan unto God." Yes in- deed ; you must submit to Christ ; you must bow to the scep- tre of his grace, or be " broken in pieces as a potter's vessel." Remember what he lias said respecting those who reject " his light and easy yoke ;" " Bring hither those that were mine enemies, who would not that I should reign over them, and slay them before me." My Dear Brethren, cast away the Avcapons of your rebellion ere it be too late; and yield a willing obedience to your Saviour now, that you may reign with him in glory for ever and ever.]