particularly requires, that should be an object of your most diligent attention ; that, if a comparison be instituted between you and those who make no pro- fession of religion, you may at least be found to stand on equality with the best amongst them ; and be able to say, " Are they Hebrews ? so am I. Are they Israelites? so am I. Are they exemplary in the whole of their deportment ? so am I." It must never be forgotten, that the duties of the second table are as necessary to be observed as those of the first : and if there be one amongst you who would set the two at variance, I must declare my testimony against him, as greatly dishonouring the Gospel of Christ. But of the great mass of religious characters amongst you, " I am persuaded better things, though I thus speak." Go on then, I entreat you, and abound more and more in every thing that is excellent and praiseworthy : and, in reference to every duty that is required of you, let it be seen that you are " under the law to Christ." This is expected at your hands, and may well be expected : for if you are remiss in these things, who will be attentive to them ? Remember, it is " by well-doing that you are to put to silence the ignorance of foolish men :" and never forget, that there is no other way of proving yourselves Christ's disciples indeed, but by doing his will, and keeping his Commandments s.'n
■ John xiv. 15. 1 Cor. vii. 19. 1 John ii. 3, 4. 1 The reader, after reading these on The Law, is recommended to read those on The Gospel, on 1 Tim. i. 11.