toys which glittered in our view. The Tree of Liberty, like the Tree of Good and Evil, was placed before us, and we were encouraged by the tempter to eat thereof, and "we should be as gods." We had almost forgotten the substantial joys of our Paradise; and were, perhaps, on the point of giving ear to these deceitful words. The true patriotism of Britain seemed to be fast yielding to the false patriotism of revolution and rebellion. Yet, by the mercy of God, we have been preserved. That nation in which the fire was kindled, and from which it has spread over other nations, has since become a curse to itself, and a scourge to its neighbours. We have been preserved,-and our present danger serves only to rekindle the ancient spirit of our country, which seemed ready to be extinguished! Surely we have learned, at last, and feel, in a manner not to be effaced from our recol

lection, that our patriotism consists of loyalty to the King,-of reverence for the Constitution,-and of the determined purpose never to permit an hostile foot to advance upon British ground! Thus, my brethren, let us hope that the Patriotism of Britons is improved, and that the correction of the Almighty arm has inspired them with that virtue which, under the protection of God, is the only infallible security for a nation.

Have we become equally convinced that His favour is necessary, and that there is no safety for a people who live in the contempt of his government and laws? Have we "put away the accursed

thing from among us?". Are we ashamed of that gross neglect of his holy ordinances, and the ridicule so often attached to that Religion which he gave us from Heaven? Have we learnt to "kiss the Son, "lest he be angry, and we perish from

"the way, when his wrath is kindled but "a little ?" Do we bow with reverence to the mysteries of the Christian faith, and humble ourselves in the dust, repenting us of our sins? Are we thankful to God that he has not permitted his holy name to be rooted out from our land? And are we determined to guard the sacred ark, which, notwithstanding all our offences, he has committed to our trust? Do we thank him that pure religion is still professed among us,-and that, while the nations of Europe are bewildered in superstition and infidelity, we retain among us the true Protestant faith unimpaired, although, alas! too often disregarded? Do we sincerely join with the King upon the throne, and with all the lights and guardians of the realm, in prayers to the Almighty, that he will shield and cover us, and guide us safely through these perilous storms? Do we pray from our hearts that

he "will correct us with judgment, not "in his anger, lest he bring us to "nothing?"

If such are our sentiments and feelings, then we are secure. A nation burning with patriotism, and devoted to God, may bid defiance to the world. We may then hope, too, that our correction will, in no long time, be terminated; and that the nation at present employed in executing the Divine vengeance, will yet be brought down from her pride. “Babylon," says the Prophet, "hath been a

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golden cup in the Lord's hand that "made all the earth drunken; the na"tions have drunken of her wine, there"fore the nations are mad," What follows? " Babylon is suddenly fallen and "destroyed!"

Yet, my brethren, we pray not for the destruction of our enemies, we pray for

We pray

their deliverance. We

that they

may be freed from the yoke of foreign usurpation, and brought again under the mild dominion of their native kings. May the throne of their tyrant totter beneath him, and all his blood-guiltiness be requited! Violence and proud oppression cannot endure for ever;-Eternal Justice will not sleep! The time, we trust, will yet come, when the awful denunciations of Isaiah will apply to this presumptuous man" Thy pomp is brought down to "the grave, and the noise of thy viols; "the worm is spread under thee, and "the worms cover thee. How art thou "fallen from Heaven, O Lucifer, son of "the morning! How art thou cast down "to the ground which didst weaken the "nations! For thou hast said in thine "heart, I will ascend into Heaven,—I "will exalt my throne above the stars of “God,—I will ascend above the heights "of the clouds,-I will be like the Most