braces are of the utmost importance, and such as the mind is naturally led to, from a consideration of the grace of the gospel, on the one hand, and of its practical obligations, on the other. Both these are remarkably combined in this passage, which occured in the second lesson for the Sunday following that on which the last sermon on the covenant was delivered. An examination of it appeared, therefore, to be peculiarly appropriate, as a conclusion of the whole subject. For this reason the consideration of it is introduced here.
Some apology may perhaps be necessary for an occasional reference to the originals of the Old and New Testament. I believe I have not made it, except where it has seemed to throw light upon the point in hand: and, in this case, such as understand the originals will be pleased to meet with it; while, to others, the general sense will, in most places be found sufficiently plain. I confess, I think we are losers, in the present day, from not having followed the example of our old divines more closely, in this respect; though some of them carried their liberty
I have thrown into the shape of notes a few remarks on the topics, either of some difficulty, or of particular interest, arising out of the subject. On some of these points I cannot expect that all will take exactly the view which I have done but I trust that any difference of sentiment herein will not affect the general usefulness of the work itself. I have advanced nothing but what I am deeply persuaded is the truth of God; and, in this conviction, compromise would be sinful. Such as it is, I commend it, humbly, to the divine blessings. May it be the means of refreshing the people of the Lord in their warfare, of establishing their faith and hope in Christ, and of leading them into larger enjoyment of the "fulness of blessing" of THE EVERLASTING COVENANT, ORDERED IN ALL THINGS AND SURE!”