[The will of God should be the law of all his creatures; and his will respecting us is fully revealed. It is his earnest desire that we should live in the enjoyment of himself. " He willeth not the death of a sinner, but rather that he should turn from his wickedness and live." It is moreover his autho- ritative command that we should love and serve him : it is his command to all, whether rich or poor, learned or unlearned. None are so high as to be exempt from this duty, nor any so situated as to be incapable of performing it. The heart may be lifted up in prayer and praise even when we are occupied in the service of the world. Let all then know God's will re- specting them. We must delight ourselves in communion with God. O let us be like-minded with our heavenly Father ! Let us say, this shall be my will also. From henceforth let us " watch unto prayer and thanksgiving with all perseverance :" let us be ashamed that we have so long resisted the Divine will ; and let us so live in obedience to it on earth, that we may have our portion with those who are praising him inces- santly in heaven.]
e Prov. iii. 17. This is not true of formal, but only of inward and spiritual religion.
f Acts ii. 46. and vih. 8. and xvi. 34.
1 Thess. v. 19. Quench not the Spirit. THERE is a harmony between all Christian graces, and a dependence of one upon another; so that none