so to run, that we may obtain the prize.-May he render us instrumental in turning "many to righteousness" that, through the riches of his grace, we may "shine as stars, and suns in his everlasting kingdom." Called to be a steward of the mysteries of God, I conclude offering them to the reception of the family present. By the authority of the great Lord of the house, I this moment unlock these treasures, these inexbaustible treasures, and tender them for the use, and enjoyment of every man, and woman in this assembly.-Art thou in poverty? I present these unsearchable riches. Art thou naked? I offer thee incorruptible clothing; robes of everlasting righteousness.Art thou in want? I tender thee immortal bread; that bread, of which he who partakes shall hunger no more. Art thou in debt, bound over to the curse of a broken covenant? I announce the jubilee of release: I offer thee a pardon, written in the blood of God, and sealed by a triune Jehovah.Art thou unworthy! I am warranted to tender all of grace, free, absolute, unconditional, unmerited grace. All these treasures of the kingdom, precious as they are, costly as they were to the dear Redeemer; all these treasures are as free to thee, as the grace of Jehovah can render them, or his lips can pronounce them. Would to God, I could prevail with you to receive them! Would to God, I could persuade every male, and every female; the bond and the free; the black and the white; the more pure and the more profligate; to draw near, and accept this great salvation. "The Spirit and the Bride say, come: Let him that heareth say, come: Let him that is athirst, come ; and whosoever will, let him take the water of life, freely.' "We are ambassadors for Christ; as though God did beseech you by us; we pray you in Christ's stead; be ye reconciled to God." "Now unto Him that is able to do exceeding abundantly, above all that we can ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us;" to this Lord Jesus who purchased, with the eternal Father who elected, and the ever-blessed Spirit who applies, the Author of all grace in time, and of all glory through eternity be ascribed worship and adoration, now and everlastingly. AMEN. THE FEMALE LABORER IN THA GOSPEL. Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.... PROVERBS Xxxi. 29. And many women were there, beholding afar off, which followed Je sus from Gallilee ministering unto him.......MATTHEW xxvII. 55, VOL. 4. z2 To the Female Members of his congregation, particularly to the Members of the FEMALE SOCIETY, in Salem, for the promotion of religious knowledge, the following Sermon, prepar ed chiefly for their use, and now published at their request, is inscribed with profound esteem and affection, By their Brother In the fellowship of the Redeemer's cross and consolations, Salem, August 6, 1805. Help those women which labored with me in the gospel. THE religion of Christ Jesus the Lord is literally and eminently a religion of love; it diffuses through the heaven born spirit a principle of love, not only to God who is perfection itself; who is the author of every blessing both temporal and spiritual, but it inspires love the most ardent and unfeigned to all who bear his image.The christian, expanded by the benign influence of this religion, contemplates the redeemed of all countries as one great society of brethren and sisters; he considers the followers of the Lamb by whatever name they are known, in whatever region they reside, under whatever circumstances they are placed, of whatever colour they are, or station they occupy, as one great family united by a relation intimate and indissolvable; as the offspring of the same Father, redeemed by the same divine Jesus, renewed by the same Spirit, and fellow heirs of the same grace and glory. Animated and ennobled by this principle, the apostle concludes his epistle to the Phillippians with the most tender expressions of affection to |