of the covenant given him, for the confirmation of his faith.

A bow in the cloud, which was bent in his hand
His vow from the flood to the exit of time.

May our hearts then in awful sublimity view
In this Arch of Refraction, whom Sol did illume;
In this bow of Omnipotence, token of Grace,

That 'twas Justice and Mercy met there and embrac’d.

As a canopy cover our heads from the storm
Which awaits unbelievers that will not return,
Be this our pavilion alone and secure

That our Bow may abide, and a blessing eusure.

ESSAY III.

THE FORTY-TWO JOURNIES

OF THE

Esraelites

SPIRITUALIZED ;

Further to illustrate the Work of Regeneration.

THE JOURNIES

OF THE

CHILDREN OF ISRAEL

Spiritualized.

M

OSES, by the Divine command, wrote the forty-two journies of the Israelites, as recorded in the thirty-third chapter of Numbers, which brought them to the borders of the promised land.

Behold what the Almighty wrought for Israel! how he had multiplied them amidst cruel bondage and oppression! how he had protected them amidst the awful plagues! and now, after a solemn feast, brings them forth with wealth and honour. O the strong hand! the stretched out arm! the mercy, justice, and faithfulness which is here displayed. He who is now about to fulfil his promise, who can and does make all things new. As the rising of

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