256 FORGIVENESS OF SIN. he is guilty of all." James, 2: 10. And what peace can you possibly obtain whilst this is your condition? But in the way of forgiveness we all stand upon the account of one common Mediator, in whom we are com- plete. Col. 2 : 10. And the want of a due improvement of this truth is a source of discomfort to many souls. Suppose a man to look upon himself as loosed from the covenant of works, wherein exact and perfect righte- ousness is rigidly required; and to be called to Gospel, evangelical obedience, to be performed in the room thereof, in sincerity and integrity : yet if he must stand in this way purely on his own account, he will never be able to make his comfort hold out to the end of his journey. There will be found in the best of men so many particular failings as to impeach their integrity; and so many questionings will arise, through the dark- ness of their minds and power of their temptations, as will give but little rest to their souls. Hero lies the great security of this way; we abide in it on account of the faithfulness and ability of our common Mediator, Jesus Christ. This is another consideration, strengthening our in- vitation to close with the true way of coming to God. There is nothing wanting that is needful to give infalli- ble security to any- soul that shall venture himself upon it. There are terms of peace proposed. These terms are excellent and holy, and chosen of God, tending to his glory, free and safe to sinners. What has any soul in the world to object against them? and in what do men repose their trust and confidence, while neglecting this great salvation ? Is it in their lusts and sins, that they will yield them as much satisfaction as they shall
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