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is, he must be, wretched for ever. demnation of sin, of sin unatoned for, unforgiven? It consists in the "bitter pains" of the second and eternal death; not annihilation of existence, not the destruction of consciousness,-thought,-memory. No! that were comparatively no condemnation at all, when contrasted with interminable duration; but a perpetual exile, an everlasting banishment from the " presence of God and the glory of his power," and the "fulness of joy," to a place where, in the awful phraseology of Scripture, "their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched." But oh! human language is too weak, and too weak imagination to tell, or even to picture the misery of a lost soul. This, however, we do know; it is unmixed, perpetual, ever-increasing misery; and such misery will be the portion of all who live and die mere men of the world! How, then, shall a wretched sinner flee from the wrath of God and escape everlasting burnings? The answer is, by flying for refuge to Christ; by "laying hold of the hope set before him in the gospel;" by looking to the "Lamb of God who taketh away the sin of the world;" in one word, by believing in Him who saith, "He that believeth in me shall never perish, but obtain everlasting life."

Permit us, then, to urge every unhappy person to listen to the encouraging invitation of the compassionate and merciful Redeemer: "Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and Christ will give you rest.” Believe in Him, cast all your burdens, your disappointed hopes, your hitherto unsatisfied desires, at the foot of the cross; look up to Him, who there poured out his soul unto death, and be ye lightened; have but faith in Christ, and you shall possess a "peace which passeth understanding," and a "joy

that is unspeakable and full of glory." Many, who formerly, like you, were unhappy, because they sought for happiness in the world, have now become truly blessed; some from among the noble, the mighty, the rich, and the learned, and myriads of the poor and the afflicted. Through the free grace of God in Christ Jesus, they have been rescued from the curse and dominion of sin; and in the gift of pardon, justification, and holiness of heart, they enjoy a happiness which the world can neither give nor take away. O Reader! whoever thou art, high or low, rich or poor, educated or illiterate, allow a friend to leave with you these parting impressions. In Christ alone are "durable riches," real dignity, pure and perfect happiness! Believe, therefore, in Him; kneel in prayer for the influence of the Holy Spirit; He is given to all who ask, to grant you a cordial saving faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Receive him into your heart as your Prophet, Priest, Give yourself up to his sublime instructions. your salvation only on his atoning sacrifice. Submit to his wise and holy government, and you will no longer have occasion to ask yourself the question, Why am I not

happy?"

"Tis religion that can give

Sweetest pleasure while we live ;

"Tis religion can supply

Solid comfort when we die :

After death its joys will be

Lasting as eternity!

and King.

Depend for

THE ENGLISH MONTHLY TRACT SOCIETY,

27, RED LION SQUARE.

J. &W.Rider, Printers, Bartholomew Close, London.

THE SOLEMN INTERVIEW.

THE SOLEMN INTERVIEW.

Stop, poor sinner! stop and think,

Before you further go!

Will you sport upon the brink

Of everlasting woe?

Once again, I charge you, stop!
For, unless you warning take,
Ere you are aware, you drop
Into the burning lake!

NEWTON.

AN officer of the British army, who was at the siege of Badajos, in Spain, mentioned in a letter to a friend, that he was attached to the third division, by whose exertions that fortress was taken. At twelve at night, he says, they were marched to the foot of the wall, next that part where the citadel stood, when they mounted the scaling ladders, by which they got access into the city.

It has often been justly observed, that many men, who would perhaps be very timid if exposed to danger when alone, are bold in society. The presence of their companions stimulates their courage, and enables them to brave dangers which, if they were solitary, would quite appal them. Thus, in the case just mentioned, without any impeachment of the courage of our brave countrymen, who in the dead hour of night succeeded in taking this fortress from the enemy, we may safely say, that even the bravest of them would have found it a very different thing had he been called

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