FEAR OF DFATH. 4L5. all we have been accustomed to .cherish ; let us not think of it only as a consign.; merit to the narrow chambers, of_ the tomb,. but let us ever connect with the idea of death, the consoling assurance that, to. the real Christian, its -sting is drawn out.; this will fill the heart with bound-less love and endless gratitude to Himwho has extracted it: This thought of death, though it will keep up in the mind the anticipation of that night, which, as to this world, shall know no morning, will also keep up the glofious prospect of that eternal day which shall know no night. Fervent prayer that Divine grace may prepare us for death will; if cordially adopted, answer many great moral pur- poses. , It will remind every individual of every class that " the time is short"- that " there is no repentance' in the grave." To the man of opulence, who heapeth up riches and cannot tell who shall gather 'them, prayer will be a constant memento; ,T
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