what he is, even " the Mighty God, and the Prince of Peace." We know too what he can do : and that all which was done, under the law by God, in his temple, he can and will do in the midst of us. To us he will give his answers of peace ; yea, " he will give grace and glory: and withhold no good thing fi'om us " in time or in eternity. Let us know, then, our exalted privi- lege, and have our expectations enlarged, in proportion to the advantages we enjoy.]
2. With what dehght we should attend the ordi- nances of our God —
[Never should we go up to the House of God without ex- pecting to meet our Saviour there. We should not go to public ordinances merely to perform a duty, but to enjoy a privilege ; not to hear a preacher, but to meet our God and Saviour. O, what a different appearance would there be in ordinances, if we all attended them in a becoming frame ! What devotion would there be in our prayers ! what reverential attention to the word delivered ! and what " showers of blessings" would be poured out upon our souls ! Remember, I pray you, brethren, that, when you come up hither, you come to meet your Lord, who is already waiting here to receive you. Be never satisfied, if you do not see him : and, if at any time his word be applied with power to your souls, acknowledge him in the gift : for it is through his power alone that the word is effectual for any spi- ritual good'. Thus shall your worship here prepare you for higher services above; and your acknowledgments of his good- ness be a prelude to your Hosannahs in the realms of bliss^]
^ 2 Cor. X. 4. s Rev. v. 12.