men of humble and contrite spirits, meek and gentle followers of the meek and lowly Jesus, men who slander not with their tongues, nor do evil to their neighbours, nor take up a reproach against their neighbours,-who cherish that charity which draweth a veil over a multitude of sins, and who do not arrogate to themselves the severe office of judge upon their brethren, who look within their own hearts, and examine themselves by the pure law of God, and cultivate inward holiness, and observe justice, truth, and love towards all men. Few, too few, alas! they are; but precious in the sight of God, who will count them for his in that day when he maketh up his jewels.

To you, my beloved brethren, I address one word. The time is at hand. Fear not the malice of the enemy, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom. Be constant. Above all things, be instant in prayer: "The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much." O that among all Christians every heart and every tongue would unite in one earnest and importunate prayer, day and night beseeching our Heavenly Father, that he would even now grant unto us the fulfilment of that prayer of Jesus whom he heareth always, that last prayer which he offered for his followers, -"That they all may be ONE, as thou Father art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be ONE in us, that the world may believe

that thou hast sent me." What mean these divisions, envyings, jealousies, strifes? Can we expect the world to believe while these remain? No: never. For that by which the world is to believe that God hath sent Christ, is the unity of Christians in one heart, and in one mind, and in one love, - a union parallel to that of the Father and the Son. Can we wonder that the progress of the truth is slow in the world, while it remains a dead letter even to those who profess it? No: it is by the living exemplification of the principles of Christianity in the words, actions, and demeanour of professing believers, that gainsayers will be silenced, convinced, converted: when the Divine Spirit, entering into the now languishing members of the Christian Body, shall inspire new and living manifestation of the Divine graces of the Christian character. But how can that spirit be obtained? - By the earnest, and united, and persevering prayers of believers. Therefore let your light so shine before men, that they, seeing good works, may glorify your Father which is in heaven.

O my Gracious Redeemer! Look down now upon the multitudes of thy people, weary and fainting, and scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd, and let thy bowels of compassion be moved towards them. Gather us at length all together into thy own safe and peaceful fold. Lead us by the still waters, and make us to lie

down by the green pastures, and may thy peace and love dwell with us. O Lord! Look upon the distractions of thy Church. We beseech thee mercifully to forgive, and to heal our backslidings. Remember not against thy people these bitter strifes, these painful divisions, and unseemly dissensions, by which thou art now grieved and dishonoured; but as a thick cloud blot out our iniquities; re-unite us in one faith and in one love, and give us thy promise of peace. Weary of contentions and debate and strife, heavy laden with guilt and iniquities, we come at length unto thee, imploring that thou wouldst grant us thy forgiveness and give us rest. Thou Holy and Blessed Spirit of all grace and truth! come live and reign within us, and may we have in our bosoms, sanctified and cleansed by thee, the gentleness and harmlessness of the dove. O Thou Everlasting Father! may we, thy humble children, learn of thee, and as thou causest thy sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendest rain on the just and on the unjust, so may we manifest unto all men, even unto our enemies, a spirit of meekness and of love.

Thou One Eternal and Unchangeable Jehovah ! Source and Guardian of TRUTH! I humbly lay before the footstool of thy throne this little book, the fruit of my humble labours in the light and liberty of thy grace, and earnestly implore thy blessing. Unworthy, most unworthy I, to appear

before thee, but thou despisest not the meanest of thy creatures that presents himself in the attitude of fervent supplication. Do thou confirm and ratify thy truth, and purge it from every root of error which an enemy hath sown. I commit my way unto thee; I submit with lowly reverence to thy decision, and earnestly entreat that thou wouldst answer by thy Spirit from on high.

Come, Blessed Lord, take up thy power and reign. Great and marvellous are thy works, Lord God Almighty; just and true are thy ways, thou King of Saints. Who shall not fear thee, O Lord, and glorify thy name? for Thou only art holy for all nations shall come and worship before thee; for thy judgments are made manifest. Amen. Even so come, Lord Jesus, come quickly!

On the whirlwind borne,

The beams of its light

From the sun he hath shorn,

And girt himself bright

With the radiance of morn;

The heav'n he hath shaken,

Its glory put down,
And the stars he hath taken

To spangle his crown,

And he comes in the clouds

With the hosts of the sky,

Tremble, ye crowds,

For his wrath is nigh!

Like the breath from the dead!

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