join in the praises of Immanuel.

Their missionaries have planted the rose of Sharon among the snows of Iceland and Labrador; they have conveyed the balm of life to the coast of New-Holland, to China, to India, and the isles of the Pacific Ocean. They have opened channels for the river of life among the mountains of Caucasus, and in the burning deserts of Africa, The banner of the cross waves on the towers of Mahomet, and the Wolga and the Ganges listen to the songs of Zion. On the other side of the flood, in the land of your brothers, whose blood rolls in your hearts, you witness every thing which is catholic or liberal, every thing which is enterprising and generous, every thing which is opulent and grand in the cause of goodness and philanthropy. Such extensive and magnificent benevolence is displayed in no other nation of the globe. Never did a nation stand so high in virtue and glory. No where else has the empire of Christian charity risen so illustrious and sublime. Such are the two Englands. Like a parent and child, they have united together to promote the glorious gospel. Shall they not, like the two luminaries of heaven, continue to aid each other in giving light and glory to the world? Must not our swords turn to plough-shares and our spears to pruning-hooks?

III. If the gospel be so glorious, ought we not to bless God for our Christian privileges, and do all in our power to extend these favours to others. By the gospel ministry the revelation of God is explained, established, and enforced. The ministry of reconciliation is the river of life. Can we listen to the instructions of our spiritual guides; can we look on the chart

of life which they spread before us, without emotions of praise and thanksgiving? Do not the peals, which summon us to the house of God, from Sabbath to Sabbath, and the strains of heavenly mercy, which there proclaim pardon and glory to penitent sinners, excite us all to exclaim, "How amiable are thy tabernacles, Lord God of hosts!" Shall we not convey this divine light to others? This holy cause will infallibly triumph. The idols of paganism, the temples of infidel philosophy, will vanish before the light of the gospel. The Christian missionary goes on a voyage of benevolence. So angels fly through the heavens, sail from world to world, to promote the same glorious Rulers and legislators are never so entirely the ministers of God for good, as when they support the banner of the cross. They wisely build hospitals, and found seminaries for the public good; why should they not regard the higher interests of man, the interests of the Redeemer's kingdom? Why should they not protect the church in "the wilderness," and "the witnesses prophesying in sackcloth ?" When nations shall understand their best interests, then kings, or rulers, instead of waging ungodly wars, shall be nursing fathers, and queens nursing mothers of the church. Aaron and Moses shall lead the people to the heavenly Canaan.

cause.

So familiar are we with the doctrines and duties of revelation, that we can hardly conceive the immense importance of conveying it to others. Were it not for the light of this gospel, we, we, this day might have been worshipping in the temple of Mars, or shouting the praises of Bacchus, or offering our chil

dren on the altar of Moloch. The poor will certainly then contribute their mite, and the rich their silver and gold, an offering to the glorious gospel.-But I recollect where I am. The metropolis of NewEngland is more distinguished for its princely benefactions, than, any other place in the world; it is a fountain whose streams gladden the city of God. No persuasion would prevent your offering to the Lord the present which you have brought to his house. Angels, who hover over the assemblies of the saints, witness your pious sacrifices. Already He, who sees the end from the beginning, has prepared a reward for those who cordially support his cause. That Saviour, who was present at a contribution in the temple of Jerusalem, is present now. He will accompany those who receive your gifts from seat to seat. The recording angel will notice the widow's mite. The names of every donor will be written in the book of divine remembrance. In the great day, when the Son of man shall come in the clouds of heaven, with all his holy angels; when the earth shall be on fire, and the heavens pass away with a great noise, and you shall be caught up to meet the Lord in the air, then will he say to every one, who gave a cup of water to a disciple in the name of a disciple, "Come ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you before the foundation of the world." Amen.

SERMON IV.

PSALM xlv, 6.

Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever; the sceptre of thy kingdom is a right sceptre.

GOD is the greatest and most sublime object in the universe. Every thing respecting Him, demands the teachable and serious attention of mankind. But God as a Saviour, "God in Christ," reconciling the world to himself, is the most interesting character of the Divine Being. The most essential part of Scripture relates to the Redeemer of the world. His name, his offices, his attributes, give interest and life to the sacred page. It is, therefore, a duty of the first importance to study his character, as it is revealed, to learn the relation, which he bears to man. In vain do we apply to any other, than the inspired teachers; in vain do we go back to the remotest antiquity, and explore the records of Chaldean or Egyptian learning; in vain do we ask the sages of Greece or Rome, to describe Immanuel. The lectures of their philosophers, and the songs of their bards declare, "We know him not." In vain do we consult the schools