brought forth for execution, and the feet of all the children of Isi*ael be put upon his neck. Yes, he is already a vanquished enemy ; and in a little time shall our conflicts be followed with complete success. Like the redeemed Israelites, we shall see all the enemies that affrighted us, dead upon the sea-shore.]
Application —
Are any of you unconscious of the difficulty of stemming the torrent ?
[It only shews that you are carried down with the stream. The generality are " wise to do evil, but to do good have no knowledge2." To become the very reverse of this is no easy matter : and if ever j7ou be brought to a truly Christian state, you shall know the difference between floating with the stream and swimming against it.]
Are any of you discouraged by reason of the diffi- culties which you have to contend with ?
[" Encourage yourselves in the Lord your God." Greater is He that is in you than he that is in the world. He has pledged himself, that " neither angels nor principalities nor powers shall ever separate you from his love ;" and " what he hath promised he is able also to perform." Millions who were once as weak as you have already triumphed over Satan and all his hosts, having " overcome him by the blood of the Lamb." That same blood shall prevail for you : and ere long shall you also bear the palm of victory, and sing for ever the triumphs of redeeming love.]
z Jer. iv. 22.