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propitiatory nature, and their blissful result; even the "remission of the sins of mans". For him a body, was prepared, Heh. Muñagor in other words, he became a partaker of our whole nature, including flesh and blood, strictly so called, a his obediwalional soul. by ence to the will of God, which called him to give himself in sacrifice, for, sin, we are said to be separated to God, namely, through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ, once for all, Heb. course more is meant than his body literally, even the whole offering of himself. Heb. ix, 16 Accordingly, the propitiatory nature of his sufferings, and their By effect in taking away sin, are elsewhere distinctly set before us in reference to his blood as shed for the ffrono remission of sins, and for the the same purpose presented in the heavenly sanctuary, Heb ix, 14, 15, 22, 23, and 19 or 29oittoons tropis out to boold out to t Such, then, is the emblematical nature of this institution, which, as I have said, is in subserviency to its commemorative design. Our faith and our affection are aided by our senses as we contemplate these external symbols, our weakness is kindly met and provided against. This is one of the many instances of the Divine condescension, with which we are graciously favoured, and is a striking proof of the care and affection of our High Priest. 990 710iqz9 10 6919 9197 In celebrating this ordinance, we ought, then, to keep up a constant remembrance of the Saviour. We ought to remember the dignity of his person as God in our nature, what he hath done for us in coming from heaven to earth, in veiling his glory, becoming, though rich, poor for our sakes, and cheerfully stooping to be a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief. We ought to dwell particularly on the rich, the generous, and the amazing love which moved him for us to become obedient unto death, and to encounter and sustain all

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dog dog and constant ministrations for us in the heavenly temple the perpetuity of his attachnogu dirot go ment, and the sweet, tenderness of his regards; now that he is alive in the world of light, and there invested

with universal government With deep interest we mot noitamaba ought to keep in memory the many and invaluable blessings which he hath freely procured for us. The 1812 919 10, 2012 9 language of our hearts ought ever to he or How Betique

bns betart theiipmy sold forget to mislanO f easie -do 9d3 The riend who all thy misery barkttoos bogat etortte did, toodet to controqmi sdt bпs. This institution, is appointed keep up the rememRoe ti ba A brance in particular of the death of Christ

is so, because of the unutterable importance of this event. 89 190 It was the death of the Prince of Life, the Son of God, the Lord of Glory. It was most voluntary on the part of the wondrous sufferer, while it

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glory; here his claims were manifested and answered 4to and here there was the

of the perfections of his character. The most important 49 of 189229 8 there was the brightest exhibi consequences have followed in in securing the honours of the Divine law; vindicating the rights of the Divine government, and opening the kingdom of heaven to all Believers. Here a perfect expiation is found, and an a 19919 Squest Late to modt nishef that wondrous which is ever pleaded by the Saviour, and is most prevalently inter2 91 90 1 ondrous work eyed new t to start of me cessory. This is the centre

Godidit to lood on age of the ineffable delight of It is the source of peace an and hope and jon; it leads back to rod with the sweetest and most attrac tive power; it forms our character upon his; and it will be the subject of universal love, admiration, and wines our Ponohis

song, in the heavenly and eternal world. Into this the "angels desire to look superge bite su Long had they contemplated the progress of events leading to it, and when it took place it was keeps or bursting forth upon theth, and heaven was med biteswe browni ovile ei od t boff the fiere spectators of this feel thus, how ought we to feel who are indebted to it for redemption from feat aidevis valid the enjoyment of all good? Where shall dt en doidw.compag the affections be engaged if not at the cross of Christ ? What can fire the sour 40 331390 10 10 9 if this is contemplated with coldness? Ought not our hearts to be animated and engaged according to the worth and glory of the object, and the importance of the subject which attracts them, and the degree of our interest in it? And if so, mast they not here be elevated indeed? Surely then, the importance of the Saviour's death is a proper rea sowy it has been appointed to be thus devoutly re 34 10 d membered: Ystaulov feom asw 1 VOTO TO DO S But the 26thmandment to commemorate the death ti glidw 1919 anoтbдow sdt to of the Redeemer gnition 2003 to 1991 springs, also, from love to us. It is tissues a mere test of obedience, or merely as a of oil qudarow to fos as gigde display of authorityft is the counsel of a friend-of abBrothers burst row

loved us, and is desirous of our Hearts in return, because this spirit, is essential to our agy 91901.9190 be happiness. It was followed by the declaration, that he followed to ano would not drink the fruit of the vine till he drank it drinking bewollof en paitegib the new with them in his Father's kingdon