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doctrines of the gospel, since writing that. We want nothing new in divinity, the old is better. We only want the power and unction of the Holy Spirit, to bring home the truth with energy and savour to our souls. We want more of Christ, and less of self. May the Lord, who has so graciously made use of the former volume for the good of his people, and the glory of his name, make use of this also. May it endear the Saviour, promote confidence in God, lead to entire consecration of soul to him, and be the means of comforting many a weary pilgrim. May we all be led from the fleeting vanities of time, to the substantial realities of eternity. Reader, give the Author an interest in your prayers. He desires two things principally, to be more holy, and to be more useful. As a member of the ONE CHURCH of Jesus, he desires to promote the love, peace, and unity of the whole body; ever remembering, that however we may differ in some things, we are all ONE IN HIM. Most heartily and earnestly therefore does he pray, that grace, mercy, and peace, may be with all who love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity.

New Park Street,
Southwark, London.

JAMES SMITH,

To this man will I look.-Isaiah lxvi. 2.

Look

To what man? The poor in spirit. The humble. The man who trembles at his word. Who lies low in self-abasement at his throne. Who mourns over his follies and his faults. Who fears to offend a God so good, so holy, so great. The man who looks to Jesus for life, peace, and everlasting salvation. To such the Lord will look. He will observe them. He will admire them. He will manifest his approbation of them. He will look and love. and listen to their prayers. Look and accept their persons and services. Look and honour them, visiting them as his friends, dwelling with them as his children, owning them as his jewels, and using them as instruments for his glory. He will look upon them and strengthen them as he did Gideon. Look, and restore them as he did Peter. Look, and so lift up the light of his countenance upon them, and give them peace. My soul, hast thou been looking to the Lord to day? Hast thou looked unto him as thy Father? If so, doubtless he has been looking upon thee with a Father's love. He is now looking down upon thee with approbation. Sweet thought! The look of God is more than wealth, more than honour. Retire to rest this night with the thought, Jehovah is looking upon me with love. He proves his love, displays his grace, Through the redemption of his Son; He turns my feet from sinful ways, And pardons what my hands have done.

Now will I praise the Lord.—Gen. xxx. 25.

Ingratitude is a great sin, and yet it is very common. Mercies come unnoticed, they are enjoyed without gratitude, and depart without praise. How many favours have we enjoyed which we have never acknowledged. Yet the Lord has said, "He that offereth praise glorifieth me." Let us reflect upon our mercies, repent of our ingratitude, and say with Leah, "Now will I praise the Lord." Who can have more reason? When shall we have a more favourable opportunity? Let us begin at once, and praise him for temporal favours, but especially for spiritual blessings. Let us bless him for what he has done, and for what he has promised. For what was given us in Adam, but more for what was given us in Christ. That he has generously provided all we can need, and has presented all he has provided to be received by us without money or without price. All he sends us is in love, all he does to us is in mercy, whether it be pleasant or painful. Therefore let us attend to the Apostle's exhortation, and "in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning us." Giving thanks always for all things unto God even the Father, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ." "Praise is comely for the upright."

Bless, O my soul, the living God;

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Call home thy thoughts, that rove abroad :
Why should the wonders, he hath wrought,
Be lost in silence, and forgot

One Mediator between God and man.
1. Tim. ii. 5.

There is but one Mediator; man has invented more, but God has appointed, revealed, and accepted but one. One is sufficient. Jesus alone is the Mediator of reconciliation. His atonement is infinite in its value and efficacy; it honoured the law, satisfied justice, and glorified all the perfections of God. It perfected for ever them that are sanctified. It is a sacrifice of a sweet smelling savour unto God. On the ground of the one sacrifice of Jesus, sinners are received, pardoned, and accepted of God. Let nothing else engage your attention when seeking acceptance with God, go through Jesus, through Jesus only: however vile, however sinful you may be, there is reconciliation to God through the death of his Son. There is but one Mediator of intercession. One is sufficient. Jesus ever lives to make intercession. The Father always hears him. We need no one to dispose his mind to pity, listen to, or plead for us; his nature is love, it is his office and work to save, and he delights in his work. Therefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost, who come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them. Go to God then, by Jesus; and acceptance is certain, a blessing is sure. He ever lives to intercede

Before his Father's face:

Give him, my soul, thy cause to plead,
Nor doubt the Father's grace.

Now will I praise the Lord.—Gen. xxx. 25.

Ingratitude is a great sin, and yet it is very common. Mercies come unnoticed, they are enjoyed without gratitude, and depart without praise. How many favours have we enjoyed which we have never acknowledged. Yet the Lord has said, "He that offereth praise glorifieth me." Let us reflect upon our mercies, repent of our ingratitude, and say with Leah, "Now will I praise the Lord." Who can have more reason? When shall we have a more favourable opportunity? Let us begin at once, and praise him for temporal favours, but especially for spiritual blessings. Let us bless him for what he has done, and for what he has promised. For what was given us in Adam, but more for what was given us in Christ. That he has generously provided all we can need, and has presented all he has provided to be received by us without money or without price. All he sends us is in love, all he does to us is in mercy, whether it be pleasant or painful. Therefore let us attend to the Apostle's exhortation, and "in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning us." Giving thanks always for all things unto God even the Father, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ." Praise is comely for the upright."

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Bless, O my soul, the living God;

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Call home thy thoughts, that rove abroad :
Why should the wonders, he hath wrought,
Be lost in silence, and forgot

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