dience unto Christ. He has gotten the victory, and it was glorious, triumphant, and complete. I shall grace his triumphs, share his honours, and eternally praise his name.

Let me therefore join with the Psalmist, and sing a new song. Sing, because he has done so much for me, and so much in me, and all by his own power, to the glory of his own grace. He did all, unsought by me, unexpected by me, of his own free mercy and love. He hath recorded his doings, put the record into my hands, and made the reading of it a blessing to my soul. O for a new song for new mercies, for his mercies are new every morning! O for a daily song, for the daily discovery and enjoyment of his mercies! O for an angel's harp, a seraph's fire, to sing aloud and sweetly unto the Lord! Let me sing, because I see that it is the Father's delight to bless me let me sing, for the Son has displayed his love to me in every possible way-let me sing, for the Holy Spirit takes a pleasure in making me holy and happy, and will make me most blessed for evermore. O for grace to tune my heart, elevate my affections, and inspire my soul with gratitude and praise. Father of mercies, I will praise thee, for thou hast done marvellous things, and marvellous things for me! Son of God, I will praise thee, for thou hast done marvellous things, and marvellous things for me! Holy and ever blessed Spirit, I will praise thee, for thou hast

done, and art doing marvellous things, and marvellous things for me! Yes, while I live, will I praise the Lord; when I die, will I praise the Lord; on earth, in time, will I praise the Lord; and in heaven, through eternity, will I praise the Lord.

O what shall I do, my Saviour to praise,
So faithful and true, so plenteous in grace;
So strong to deliver, so good to redeem,
The weakest believer that hangs upon him.

How happy the man whose heart is set free,
The people that can be joyful in thee;
Their joy is to walk in the light of thy face,
And still they are talking of Jesus's grace.

Their daily delight shall be in thy name,

They shall, as their right, thy righteousness claim;
Thy righteousness wearing, and cleans'd by thy blood,
Bold shall they appear in the presence of God.

For thou art their boast, their glory and pow'r,
And I also trust to see the glad hour:
My soul's new creation, a life from the dead,
The day of salvation that lifts up my head.

Yes, Lord, I shall see the bliss of thine own,
Thy secret to me shall soon be made known;
For sorrow and sadness I joy shall receive,
And share in the gladness of all that believe.

LIKEMINDED.

We cannot expect all the Lord's people to see exactly alike, or feel exactly alike, nor act exactly alike. Our degrees of knowledge differ, our views influence our feelings, and our feelings affect our practice. Yet it is

desirable, that in reference to God's truth, and our duty towards each other, we should be as much likeminded as possible. On this our peace, our harmony, and our union depends. The Apostle felt this, and therefore he uttered his ardent desire for his brethren at Rome thus, "Now the God of patience and consolation, grant you to be likeminded one toward another according to Christ Jesus, that ye may with one mind and one mouth glorify God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ." Rom. xv. 5, 6.

What a beautiful representation is here given of our Covenant God and Father, how encouraging to us in approaching the throne of grace. "The God of patience," who is himself possessed of infinite patience, so that he can bear with us, and notwithstanding much that is amiss in us, bless us. How patient has our God been with us in the

past, both as individuals, as families, and as communities! How patiently he bore with us in the days of our unregeneracy, and how patiently has he borne with us since! Not only so, but he works patience in us by his Spirit, and deepens, strengthens, and increases it, by sanctifying our various afflic tions, trials, and troubles. "The God of consolation." who comforteth those who are cast down. Who has sympathy for sufferers, comfort for troubled hearts, and salvation for perishing souls. From him alone, sometimes, can consolation flow. He has laid a firm foundation for consolation in his word, and opened a fountain of consolation in his Son: and having provided consolation for us, watches over us, and in our deepest sorrows imparts consolation to us. Blessed for ever be his name, he hath given us everlasting consolation and good hope through grace. What an endearing view is this of our gracious God, he has patience to bear with us, and consolation to impart to us.

May he grant unto us, to be likeminded with himself, and with his spiritual and holy people, that we may patiently bear with each other's weaknesses and failings, and endeavour by every means to comfort and console one another. May we be like our God, who has devised means to comfort us, and watches for opportunities to impart comfort to us. And may Christ Jesus be our pattern, who sought not to please himself, but devoted

himself to seek the happines of his Church. Who laid aside his glory, made himself of no reputation, and became a pattern of humility and forbearance to all his followers. Who prayed for his murderers, pitied the weakness of his disciples, and even looked Peter into penitence and love. The Lord alone

can make us likeminded with himself and his beloved Son, he only can give us grace to approve and practise the precepts of his holy word.

Our one grand object should be, that God may be glorified. This is God's highest end in all he does, or permits to be done, and it should be our highest end too. God is glorified when the members of his Church are likeminded, when they see alike, or if they do not see alike, yet feel alike. When they observe his commands, strive for each other's peace and comfort, and meet in harmony to talk of his dealings, publish his truth, and celebrate his praise. O for grace that we may glorify God for his mercy!

O to realise, that we are never in a right gospel spirit, but when we are seeking God's glory, in union with our brethren's benefit! The indulgence of a narrow, selfish spirit, is sinful, highly sinful, it robs God of his honour, and the church of her right. A spirit of pride and self-importance is contrary to the gospel, and is sure to create trouble, both in the experience of the party, and in the church with which we are connected.

A