may not unfrequently be round about him, justice and mercy are the everlasting foundation of his throne. May He, of his infinite goodness, enlighten our minds with all valuable truth; and to His holy name be all majesty and praise ascribed for ever! Amen. OCCASIONAL SERVICES. ADMINISTRATION OF THE LORD'S SUPPER. INTRODUCTORY ADDRESS. WHO, my fellow Christians, that is acquainted with the New Testament history, and believes that history to be true, can contemplate the symbols now before us without emotion? Who can call to mind the events which preceded and followed the institution of this interesting rite, without having all the best and tenderest sympathies of his heart awakened? Is it not a delightful, as well as an edifying thing, thus to give expression to our feelings of gratitude towards one who did and suffered so much for the benefit of mankind at large? Yes, my friends, let the man whose depraved taste has been fashioned by the principles and maxims of a selfish and corrupted world, take pleasure in pursuing through the pages of profane history |