CONTENTS. 2 COR. v. 19.-God was in Christ reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; Page 2 COR. xiii. 14.-The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, MARK, xvi. 19.-So then, after that the Lord had spoken PSALM Ixviii. 18.-Thou hast received gifts for men, yea, PHIL. iv. 6.--Be careful for nothing; but in every thing SERMON I. PREACHED SEPTEMBER 14, 1828. 2 CORINTHIANS, V. 19. God was in Christ reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation. THE office of the Christian Minister is an embassy of peace; its banner-word is the angel's song, "Behold I bring unto you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people; for unto you is born this day a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord, (Luke ii. 10, 11.) If he reminds you of the thunders of Sinai, it is not to alarm your imagination, but that you may fly from its terrors to him, who has fulfilled the law in your place. If he brings home to your consciences your own transgressions, it is not to awaken vain repinings, but to direct you B |