if we love his word; if we do in reality, love this holy religion of the meek and lowly Jesus; we shall now aim at the divine glory, in this important business. The child of God who has tasted that his word is sweet; yea, at times sweeter than the honey or even the honey comb; feels for perishing souls, that are destitute of this heavenly bread.

I send the promise of my Father upon you therefore up all ye fearful ones, and lay hold of the promise of God, that thereby you may be quickened in your duty. The Bible tells us, that he who waters shall be watered again. Then fear not to sprinkle a few drops upon the distant parched land. And while we thus water, will not the dew descend upon us from above, in plentiful showers. If we trust in Jesus, that he will be in the midst of us, we need not fear who is without? who is without? What greater encouragement can we wish for? We must not however, expect to enjoy this privilege unmolested. We must look out for trials, that will perhaps sift the true Christian as wheat. Many re

still be cast, upon the Female Society. This is no sure evidence that the cause is not good, or that the work is not the Lord's. Jesus plainly taught his disciples that in the world they should have tribulation-but comforting words follow: Be of good cheer, I have overcome the world. It is enough that the servant should be as his master.

My dear Christian friends, have not your hearts burned within you, as did the hearts of the two disciples, when on their way to Emmaus, and conversing about their dear Lord, Jesus himself drew near, and went with them? Has not this been the case with some of you when Jesus has really drawn near, and opened to you the scriptures ; drawn back the veil, and enlight-proaches have already, and will ened the eyes of your understanding? While thus your eyes have been opened, to see and know your dear Lord, have you not run and told his disciples, that the Lord has risen indeed. Methinks some can answer in the affirmative.If so, then will they rejoice to send these glad tidings of great joy, to our poor heathen brethren. And while we thus do, and meet together, to commune one with another upon this benevolent plan; may we not hope that Jesus will be in the midst of us and say, peace be unto you ? Then, what calm serenity and heavenly and heavenly peace will sit upon every countenance; if Jesus deigns to converse with us. But it may be, that some will be filled with doubts and fearful apprehensions. If so, his words are, why are ye troubled, and why do thoughts arise in your hearts; behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself. And behold VOL. V. No. 2.

Christ says, if they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you. We shall have enemies without, and perhaps, some within, who will not be friendly to the cause, and they may bring up an evil report of this good work. But, my friends, let us not fear, neither be cast down. But rather obey Jesus,and stretch forth the hand of faith and lay hold of those promises of God, which are applicable in such a case. No weapon formed against thee shall prosper-and every tongue that shall rise up against thee in judgment thou shalt K

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redeem thee from the hand of thine enemies. Arise and thresh, O daughter of Zion, for I will make thine horn iron, and will make thy hoofs brass, and thou shalt beat in pieces many people; and I will consecrate their gain unto the Lord, and their substance unto the Lord of the whole earth. Micah iv. 10, 13. Now if any of us have in real

condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their righteousness is of me saith the Lord. (Isaiah liv. 17.) | If we can put our trust in the Lord God, we shall at once see, that neither earth nor hell can prevail against us. And as the Lord said unto Moses, speak unto the children of Israel, that they go forward-in like manner does he speak to the direc-ity experienced true religion, we tors of this Society. Let each shall certainly feel in a greater one take heed that they go not or less degree this love for our in their own strength, but in the fellow creatures. Our hearts strength of the Lord Jehoval; will bleed in secret for poor making mention of his righ- Christless souls. Will they not teousness, and his only. Then Then go forth, even for poor heathens, shall we see the pleasure of the who have never been informed Lord prosper before us, and the of a Saviour, and know not the wilderness blossom as the rose. way the truth and the life?— Jesus is preparing the way, and They have not the bible in their going before-therefore fear not, hands. They do not enjoy those daughter of Zion-behold thy precious and golden privileges king cometh sitting on an ass's that we do the gospel ordinan colt-Hosanna, blessed is the ces. What a miserable situaking that cometh in the name of tion are they in-ignorant of the the Lord. What support this God who made them-of Christ must be to the Christian, when who died for them-of their he reflects that Jesus is in the duty, both towards God and man, way, the great Captain of our having no one to teach themsalvation? Christ hath told us, whilst we, no better by nasearch the scriptures. If we ture than they, are enjoying are careful to look into our bi- Sabbath and sanctuary privileges, bles, we shall find abundant en- and instructed in our duty, both couragement to proceed, par- by faithful ministers and Chisticularly where the children, the tian friends. We indeed have daughters of Zion are called upon line upon line, precept upon preto be in travail for souls. For cept, here a little and there a the purpose of being made little. being made little. But they are destitute strong in the Lord, let us turn of all these great and inestimato some of them. ble blessings. Are there any individuals in this society, whose hearts can remain unaffected when viewing them in this deplorable condition? If so, it is a sure evidence that such never saw their own depraved hearts, and the need of a cure for their sin-sick souls. But my unexperienced friends, think not that

Christ saith to the Church, be in pain and labour to bring forth, O daughter of Zion, like a woman in travail; for now shalt thou go forth out of the City, and thou shalt dwell in the field, and thou shalt go even to Babylon; there shalt thou be delivered; there the Lord shall

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wait on the Lord shall renew | Wherefore gird up your loins,

be sober and hope to the end.— Put on the whole armour of God, take the shield of faith, the helmet of salvation, and sword of the spirit, which is the word of God-praying always with all prayer and supplication in the spirit. Rejoice in the Lord always, and let your moderation be known unto all men-for the Lord is at hand. Let the words of Christ dwell in you richly, in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns, and spiritual songs; and whatsoever you do, in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus; and the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Be ye also patient, watch

their strength. Isaiah xl. 2931. If there are but five wrestling Jacobs, and Queen Esthers, that are truly engaged to go from time to time, to the king, making their petitions with importunity; the golden sceptre will be held out. By the establishment of this Society, the Lord may work wonders, which may cause many hearts to rejoice. Therefore, sing, O daughter of Zion; shout O Israel; be glad and rejoice with all thy heart, O daughter of Jerusalem, fear thou not, let not thy cords be slack; the Lord thy God in the midst of thee is mighty, he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love. Zeph. iii. 14, 16, 17. Sing and rejoice O daughter of Zion, for, lo, I come, and I will dwelling your hearts, for the coming in the midst of thee, saith the Lord; and many nations shall be joined unto the Lord in that day; and shall be my pcoplc, and dwell in the midst of them. Zach. ii. 10, 11. For I, saith the Lord, will be unto her a wall of fire round about, and a glory in the midst of her; therefore

of the Lord draweth nigh. The last words which our dear Saviour spoke to his disciples, were, observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you, and, lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the world.

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wait ye upon me, saith the Lord. On the reasonableness of an imNow ye friends of this Society, fear not to meet often, to converse about the great and glorious things which concern the would next recommend to kingdom. You will find that in all who think themselves Malachi iii. 16. we are encour- impenitent, to take into considaged to speak often one to an-eration the dreadful sin of insultother. They that feared the ing the infinite God, by postLord, spake often one to another, poning repentance till some fuand the Lord hearkened and ture, more convenient season.heard it; and a book of remem- Let us consider what is the real brance was written before him, language of those who defer refor them that feared the Lord, pentance till some future periand that thought upon his name. od. At present they are rebels And they shall be mine saith against the government of God; the Lord of hosts in that day they have evil hearts of unbelief; when I make up my jewels.- they have gone astray ever since

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their duty whenever they pleased, how ungrateful should we pronounce their conduct, how hardened their hearts, and how just the indignation of the afflicted parent! If this faint sketch should exhibit ingratitude and obstinacy in an odious light, how deep must be the stain of that guilt which refuses to obey the call of God, the kindest of benefactors, the ever glorious and Almighty Father.

they were born; they have sin- | unhappiness. If, when he mildned against the most convin-ly remonstrated, informing them cing evidence;' when they have that they were destroying themknown their duty, they have not selves, and that he would offer been willing to perform it; and, every assistance to recover them to add a deeper stain to their from the devious paths of error, guilt, although they have been and bring them back to obedifrequently intreated to repent ence and happiness; but that he and forsake their sins, they have could not always bear with their uniformly refused. Still God obstinacy, and should be obliged exhibits himself on the mercy to disinherit and renounce them seat once more, and causes it finally, unless they complied again to be proclaimed in their with his wishes and their duty; ears, that now is the accepted time. if they then abused his tenderTo requite him for this renewedness, and treated his proffered instance of long-suffering kind- | favor with contumely, reproach ness and tender mercy, they, and aggravated rebellion, alledgwith unexampled insolence, forming that they should return to the cool and deliberate conclusion, that they will continue in rebellion till they find a more agreeable time to repent and renounce their sins. To assist us in estimating the awful criminality of such conduct, let us consider an earthly parent, (yet Oh, how inadequate must be the comparison between the kind ness and forbearance of any created being, and the forgiving love of Jehovah :) let us consider a parent who had brought up his family with all possible tenderness and care; who had spent days of toil, and nights of wakefulness to provide for their wants, and to watch against the dangers which might beset their paths; and who had uniformly and invariably exhibited himself the benefactor, the friend, the bountiful parent of his family.Let us suppose his children to be possessed of a different spirit, to show no gratitude for his kindness, to set themselves in array against his government, and to behave unceasingly in such a manner as to wound his feelings, | and throw the family into a sitnation of confusion and constant

There is one reflection which ought to strike the minds of those who are guilty of the conduct which I have been considering, with terror, if not with contrition. It is this: God has the power to cut them off in the midst of their wickedness, and they have no security that he will not exercise the power.He certainly is in no need of their assistance or obedience ; for with a word he could create any number of glorious and obcdient beings. Behold, ever to the moon, and it shineth not; yea, the stars are not pure in his sight; how much less man that is a worm; and the son of man which is a worm? There is, indeed, an