4S A SERIOUS ADDRESS TO thou dost not see, but which our divine Surety really offered upon the cross for thee. Consider how de- plorable a thing it is, that thou shouldst be prevented from claiming, receiving, enjoying, the delightful knowledge of thy interest in the Redeemer's death ; when his pardoning love, and the word of his grace, offer it thee without money and without price, and absolutely nothing but infatuating unbelief or spiritual sloth keeps thee from the invaluable blessing! Be not satisfied idly to wait in the divine ordinances, till thou seest the kingdom of God come with power; but, as the violent, take it by force. Prisoner of hope, be strong, be bold, Cast off thy doubts, disdain to fear; Dare to believe, on Christ lay hold; Wrestle with Christ in mighty prayer: Tell him I will not let thee go, Till I thy name, thy nature know. Be attentive to the calls of the Spirit, and follow the drawings of the Father, till they bring thee to the Son and keep thine eye upon the dawning light of the gospel, till the morning -star arise in thy heart. Venture, confidently venture, upon the boundless mercy of God in Jesus Christ. If a spirit of infir- mity bows thee down, yield not to it : seventy times seven times try to arise, and look up, calling aloud for help against it. Say, if possible, with tears, as the distrest father in the gospel, Lord, I believe; or Lord, I would believe, help thou my unbelief: or with tempted Job, "'Though thou slay me, yet will I trust in thee." In this manner knock with the earnestness of the importunate widow, till the door of faith open, and thou begin to see the salvation of God. But stop not here 'at the threshold of Christianity. Have boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus.' Go on from faith to faith, till thy day of Pentecost is fully come, till thou art endued with power from on high, baptized with the Holy Ghost and with fire, and sealed with that Holy Spirit of promise, which Christ received-
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